Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie.

Ms Maduagwu died in the early hours of Monday after an armed robbery incident at her Katampe, Abuja residence.

The Mandate Secretary for Health Services and Environment, Dolapo Fasawe, said in a statement that, contrary to public reports of negligence, the journalist was already lifeless by the time she was brought to Maitama District Hospital at about 4:30 a.m.

She said Ms Maduagwu was reportedly rushed to the facility alongside a security guard who sustained severe injuries during the attack.

Ms Fasawe explained that medical officers ...