The family of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu has announced that her funeral will hold on Saturday, October 18, in her hometown of Agulu, Anambra State.
The burial follows a funeral service at Saint Theresa Catholic Church.
A service of songs is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, at Corpus Christi Cathedral, Kaduna Street, Port Harcourt.
Sommie died after jumping from her third-floor apartment during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on September 29th.
She was 29 years old.
Multiple reports indicate that she leapt as intruders invaded her residence, to escape harm.
Sommie studied law in the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria, where she joined Arise TV as a reporter covering legal, gender and social justice issues.
In response to her death, the police in the Federal Capital Territory confirmed that an investigation is underway into the robbery.
The announcement of her burial comes amid public outcry and demand for justice and with attention focused on security and the protection of citizens in their homes.
