Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed grief over the death of ARISE Television news anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was reportedly killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the late Maduagwu—popularly called Sommie by her colleagues—as a rising star in journalism who carried out her duties with diligence and passion.
“On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, we commiserate with ARISE News over the death of one of its news anchors, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Her death was a big shock considering the way she was killed, but we take solace in the Almighty God that she lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts in the media industry,” the governor said.
Sanwo-Olu extended condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and the management of ARISE News, especially its founder, Nduka Obaigbena.
“Somtochukwu Maduagwu was a diligent and thoroughbred professional. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, associates, and colleagues. I pray that God will comfort everyone that was close to her and grant her eternal rest,” the governor added.
The 29-year-old journalist’s tragic death has drawn widespread mourning across Nigeria’s media industry, where she was regarded as a promising talent and a passionate professional.
