Tinubu Orders Probe Into Arise TV Anchor’s Killing

Tinubu orders probe into Arise TV anchor’s killing

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, who was killed during an armed robbery incident at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on Sunday. In a statement issued Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Maduagwu as “a promising professional journalist whose life was cut short in a cruel …

Suspected armed robbers kill ARISE TV journalist in Abuja, Tinubu mourns

"Ms Maduagwu was a promising professional journalist whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner,” the president said in a statement signed by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.

ARISE TV Anchor Somtochukwu’s Killing: What it reveals about Nigeria’s insecurity

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Oluremi Tinubu Condoles Death Of Somtochukwu Maduagwu

First lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the untimely death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a young and promising journalist with Arise TV, who tragically passed away on Monday night, September 29, 2025, in Abuja. The 29-year-old journalist reportedly sustained fatal injuries while attempting to escape armed robbers at her residence in... The post Oluremi Tinubu Condoles Death Of Somtochukwu Maduagwu appeared f…

IPC Calls for Probe, Justice following Death of Arise News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu - Security News Alert

The International Press Centre (IPC) is deeply saddened by the death of Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise News Channel, who died following an attack by an armed gang in Abuja on September 29, 2025. According to reports aired on Arise News Daybreak, the incident occurred around 3:00 AM at Unique Apartments […] The post IPC Calls for Probe, Justice following Death of Arise News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu …

“Armed Robbers Didn’t Kill Sommie”- Family Friend Breaks Silence On Arise TV Anchor’s Tragic Passing

A family friend has broken silence over the heartbreaking death of Arise Television news anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who died in Abuja after a robbery incident. Somtochukwu, popularly known as Sommie, who was also a The post “Armed Robbers Didn’t Kill Sommie”- Family Friend Breaks Silence On Arise TV Anchor’s Tragic Passing appeared first on Gistlover.