September 30, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the tragic death of Ms Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News Television, who was killed during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.
In a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended condolences to the family of the deceased, the management and staff of Arise News, and the wider Nigerian media community.
“Ms Maduagwu was a promising professional journalist whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner,” Tinubu said.
The President directed security agencies to conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the incident and ensure the perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted without delay.
While commiserating with the bereaved family, Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding citizens, stressing that measures to combat crime in all its forms would continue to be strengthened.
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