Tinubu Orders Probe into Killing of Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu 

President Bola Tinubu has ordered security and law enforcement agencies to launch a swift and thorough investigation into the killing of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, who was murdered during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.

In a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, the President described the journalist as “a promising professional whose life was cruelly cut short in a condemnable manner.”

Tinubu extended his condolences to Maduagwu’s family, the management and staff of Arise News, as well as Nigeria’s media community. He emphasized his administration’s commitment to the safety and security of all citizens, pledging that the killers will be brought to justice without delay.

“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,” the President stated.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, also mourned the late journalist in a statement she personally signed. She described Maduagwu’s death as “unfortunate and untimely”.

The statement reads, “I woke up to the sad news of the unfortunate and untimely death of one of our young and brilliant minds in the journalism profession, Somtochukwu Maduagwu

“Her death is painful and quite unfortunate.

She has been cut down in her prime. I condole with the chairman arise news media, Chief Nduka Obaigbena, her family, friends colleagues, and loved ones. It is my hope and prayer that the perpetrators will be apprehended as soon as possible and brought to book.

“May her soul rest in peace, and may God give her family, and all her dear ones the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.”

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