A Nigerian lady spoke out in pain as a fresh report confirmed the arrest of suspects linked to the death of Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, the late Arise TV news anchor.
The report claimed that each of the armed robbers involved in the tragic operation was paid a large sum after the act that led to the death of the journalist and another individual.
Fresh details emerge as robbers confess
Legit.ng had earlier published a report announcing the death of the Arise TV anchor, who was said to have fallen from her apartment’s storey building amid an armed robbery attack.
Just days after the incident, a new report from a reputable news platform confirmed the arrest of the armed robbers, said to be about 12 in number.
Details of the report also revealed that the suspects stole a car belonging to one of the victims.
According to Arise TV, the arrested suspects confessed to the crime, and a white Honda CR-V belonging to one of the victims was recovered.
Arise News reported that:
“The suspects also confessed to stealing and driving away a white Honda CR-V belonging to one of the victims and shared ₦200,000 each from the proceeds of the crime.”
Following the publication of the story, a Nigerian lady expressed deep sorrow, lamenting that a precious life was lost over just ₦200,000, which the suspects reportedly received after the operation.
She took to the social media page @eki_osawe to share her heartbreak, crying over the situation.
Her statement read:
“Now I’m just in fresh pain againnnn… these bastards caused Somto’s death just for 200k???? No nau, no nauuuuuu… TF do u mean u tried to hold her to prevent her from jumping, what were u people trying to do that made her jump… Naaaahhhh this is just so sad, so sad.”
The story has since gone viral, drawing widespread reactions as concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.
How Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu died
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Nigerians were thrown into mourning after the sudden and heartbreaking death of 29-year-old Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who tragically lost her life during an armed robbery attack at her Katampe residence in Abuja.
Reports revealed that in a desperate attempt to escape after armed men invaded the compound and shot a security guard, the journalist jumped from her third-floor apartment but sadly did not survive the fall. Police authorities confirmed the incident and launched a full investigation, vowing to track down and bring the perpetrators to justice.