President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to investigate the killing of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television.
Maduagwu was killed on Sunday during an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe district of Abuja.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described her death as “cruel and condemnable.”
“Ms Maduagwu was a promising professional journalist whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner,” Tinubu said.
He instructed law enforcement agencies to conduct a swift and thorough probe into the incident to ensure the perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted.
The President also commiserated with the bereaved family and assured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to protecting lives and property, while intensifying efforts to tackle crime nationwide.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU, URGES SECURITY AGENCIES TO FISH OUT THE KILLERS
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.
President Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms Maduagwu, the management and staff of Arise News Television, and the entire Nigerian media fraternity over this painful loss.
President Tinubu says: ” Ms Maduagwu was a promising professional journalist whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner.
” 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”.
While commiserating with the bereaved family, President Tinubu assures Nigerians that his administration remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, and will continue to strengthen measures aimed at combating crime in all its forms.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
September 30, 2025
