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She was rejected by hospital after she jumped, escaped 14 armed robbers – Arise TV

Ojinika Okpe, Arise TV News anchor has detailed the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate death of her colleague, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu.

DAILY POST reports that Maduagwu, who was fondly called “Sommie” by colleagues died in Abuja on Monday after an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe area of Abuja.

Speaking during the TV’s morning show on Tuesday, Ojinika said she contacted their Abuja correspondent, who revealed details of the anchor’s death.

”I reached out to our correspondent in Abuja, who detailed the circumstances surrounding Sommie’s death.

”According to her, the criminal elements numbering about 14 invaded the house, throwing the deceased into panic.

“She jumped from her home when she heard that 14 armed robbers came to her house.

“She didn’t die on the spot, she went to the hospital, but she was rejected”, she said.

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police has since launched investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident

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