The Nigeria Police Force has officially launched an investigation into the tragic murder of ARISE Television anchor, reporter, and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu.
According to reports, the 26-year-old journalist was killed during an armed robbery incident at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja in the early hours of Monday. Her death has sparked outrage and grief across the media community, with colleagues and viewers mourning the loss of a promising young broadcaster.
Police authorities confirmed that detectives have been deployed to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident, adding that preliminary findings indicate the attack was carried out by armed assailants who broke into her home.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, assured that the case will be given top priority, stressing that no stone will be left unturned in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Meanwhile, tributes have continued to pour in for Maduagwu, who was widely admired for her professionalism, on-screen charisma, and dedication to journalism. ARISE TV, in a statement, described her death as a “devastating loss to the station, her colleagues, and the nation’s media industry at large.”
The tragic killing of Somtochukwu Maduagwu has once again raised concerns over rising insecurity in Abuja and across Nigeria, with calls for urgent measures to protect citizens and ensure justice for victims of violent crimes.
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