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By Myke Agunwa
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security and law enforcement agencies to conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the killing of Arise News anchor Ms. Somtochukwu Maduagwu, popularly known as “Sommie,” who was murdered during a robbery at her home in Katampe, Abuja on Monday.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed deep sorrow over her tragic death.
He described her as a “promising professional journalist whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner.”
Tinubu extended his condolences to her family, the management and staff of Arise News, and the broader Nigerian media community. He assured the public that his administration remains committed to protecting citizens’ lives and property, while increasing efforts to fight crime in all its forms.
Meanwhile, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, also mourned the late broadcaster, calling her death “painful and unfortunate.” In a personally signed statement, she said Maduagwu’s untimely passing deprived the country of one of its brightest young journalists.
“She has been cut down in her prime. I offer my condolences to the chairman of Arise Media, Chief Nduka Obaigbena, her family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones. It is my hope and prayer that the perpetrators will be caught and brought to justice soon,” the First Lady stated.
She prayed for the soul of Maduagwu and for strength for her family to endure the “irreplaceable loss.”