President Bola Tinubu has condemned the death of a news anchor with Arise News Television, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who lost her life following a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.
The condemnation was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled: “President Tinubu condemns the killing of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, urges security agencies to fish out the killers.”
The President described the late journalist, fondly known as Sommie, as “a promising professional whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner.”
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The statement read: “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.”
Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences to the Maduagwu family, the management and staff of Arise News Television, and the entire Nigerian media fraternity, noting that the tragic loss was not only personal to the family but also to the nation.
The President directed security and law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that those behind the killing are brought to justice without delay.
The statement added, “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.”
Reiterating his administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the President assured Nigerians that his government would continue to strengthen measures to tackle crime in all its forms.
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