A longtime friend of Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu has opened up on the emotional reason the reporter left the United Kingdom for Nigeria.
Somtochukwu, also known as Sommie, died at the early hours of Monday, September 9, 2025, after a tragic armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja.
The death of the 29-year-old reporter threw Nigerians into mourning, as Arise TV management announced that the police were investigating the case.
Sommie’s friend speaks about her UK citizenship
Identified on X as @rubylaren, a lady shared why Sommie left the United Kingdom for Nigeria.
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She stated that she had known Sommie for the past 27 years, sharing why she suspected foul play.
She said:
“Sommie has been my friend for 27 years. I can’t.”
In another post, she said:
“What’s so sad about this Sommie’s incident is she moved from the UK(As a citizen) to come back to Nigeria and make it work. She wanted the country to work. She fought for the country to work. She visited London and literally only just got back. Naaah I smell foul play.”
See the post below:
Reactions trail Sommie’s friend’s post after death
In a related story, her neighbour recounted details of the armed robbery attack, stating that he was the first victim.
Robbers loot man’s house after he travelled
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a man who had travelled for work cried out after returning home and discovering that thieves had broken into his house.
He listed the items that went missing, including his television and freezer, and shared his neighbours’ and the police’s reactions.
Many sympathised with the man after knowing the items that were stolen, and shared their observations.