President Bola Tinubu has condemned the death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News Television, who was tragically killed following a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.
The President’s condemnation was contained in a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu condemns the killing of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, urges security agencies to fish out the killers,’ specifically called on security agencies to apprehend the culprits.
The President stated:“The President described the late journalist, fondly known as Sommie, as “a promising professional whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner.”
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives with deep sorrow the news of the tragic passing of Ms Somtochukwu ‘Sommie’ Maduagwu, a brilliant news anchor with Arise News Television, who was killed during an attack by robbers at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.
“Ms Maduagwu was a promising professional journalist whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner.”
Tinubu extended condolences to the Maduagwu family, the management and staff of Arise News, as well as the Nigerian media community, noting that the tragic loss was not only personal to the family but also to the nation.
The president directed security and law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that those behind the killing are brought to justice without delay.
The statement added, “Security and law enforcement agencies should conduct a quick and thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice without delay.”
Tinubu condemned the tragic death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, an Arise News anchor who died after a robbery at her Katampe, Abuja, residence.
The President assured Nigerians his administration remains committed to strengthening measures to safeguard lives and property.
The ARISE News Channel announced Maduagwu’s death on Monday.
However, during Tuesday’s edition of The Morning Show, her colleagues revealed disturbing details about the circumstances.
Anchors Ojy Okpe and Reuben Abati deemed the death of the 29-year-old journalist “preventable.”
According to Okpe, Maduagwu reportedly jumped from her home after discovering 14 armed robbers had invaded the premises.
While she survived the fall, Okpe tragically reported that Maduagwu died after allegedly being refused treatment by hospital staff.
Leave a comment