President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned 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 on Tuesday by the State House and signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said he received the news of Maduagwu’s death with “deep sorrow.”
“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,” the statement read.
Tinubu extended condolences to the journalist’s family, colleagues at ARISE News, and the wider Nigerian media community, describing her death as a painful loss.
“Ms Maduagwu was a promising professional journalist whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner,” the President said, adding that security and law enforcement agencies must “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, the President reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity. “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,” the statement added.
Tinubu’s directive comes amid heightened concern over rising violent crime in the Federal Capital Territory.
