Soludo mourns death of Maduagwu, Arise TV anchor

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Late Miss Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu

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By Madu Obi

Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed profound sadness and a deep sense of loss over the heartbreaking news of the tragic death of Miss Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor at the Arise News Channel, Abuja.

Maduagwu, a lawyer, who hailed from Anambra State, was brutally killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025.

In his condolence message, Governor Soludo eulogized Miss Maduagwu, fondly called Sommie, describing her as a shining star whose light has been prematurely extinguished.

"At just 29 years old, she had already distinguished herself as a news anchor, reporter, and producer with Arise News Channel, where her vibrant voice and professional excellence connected with audiences across Nigeria and beyond.

A lawyer by training and a journalist by passion, Sommie exemplified the industrious and excellence-driven spirit for which Anambra indigenes are renowned", Soludo said.

The governor lamented that the circumstances of her death, cut down in the prime of her youth and career by criminal elements, is not only a personal tragedy to her family, but a loss to Anambra State, the journalism profession, and indeed the entire nation.

According to the governor, "that such a promising young woman, who worked diligently to inform and educate the public, should meet such a violent and senseless end, is deeply disturbing and unacceptable.

On behalf of the government, and the entire people of Anambra State, I extend most sincere condolences to Sommie's parents, siblings, extended family members, friends, colleagues at Arise News Channel, and all who knew and loved her".

He also called on the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a thorough, swift, and transparent investigation into the heinous crime and ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice expeditiously.

"May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace, and may God grant her family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss", Soludo concluded.