Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Actor Uche Maduagwu Drags Tinubu, Shares His Last Chat With Late Cousin

• Actor Uche Maduagwu has reacted to the tragic passing of his cousin and ARISE News journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu
• In a fiery video, Uche Maduagwu lashed out at President Bola Tinubu over the insecurity in Abuja
• The Nollywood actor also shared his last physical encounter with Somtochukwu Maduagwu, as he threatened to protest

Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has mourned his cousin and ARISE News journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who died in the early hours of Monday, September 29, following a violent armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja.

Recall that ARISE Channel confirmed her death on Monday, describing the 29-year-old broadcaster, affectionately known as Sommie, as a respected news anchor, reporter, and producer who had become a familiar and trusted face to viewers across the country.

While her death is being investigated by the Nigeria Police, Uche, in a video shared on Tuesday, September 30, disclosed that the last time he had a physical encounter with Somtochukwu was when she was 10.

He also shared a screenshot of his last message with her from 2021, where she reconnected with him on social media.

Uche lashed out at President Bola Tinubu, adding that his cousin would have been alive if not for the insecurity, which he claimed the current administration had failed to tackle.

The actor also threatened to protest over the death of his cousin.

In a caption, Uche Maduagwu wrote:

"I just received a bad news, my Cousin, Somtochukwu Maduagwu is gone. See what the Ins*curity in Abuja has done to my family."

The video of Uche Maduagwu reacting to his cousin and ARISE News journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu's death is below:

Another video of Uche Maduagwu close to tears as he mourned his cousin is below:

Reactions as Uche Maduagwu mourns cousin

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions that trailed the video, read them below:

chiibekee2808 said:

"So sorry..May God rest her soul."

mfonabia6 commented:

"Oh my God, please comfort Uche and those she left behind. Our leaders are not helping at all. May her soul rest in peace."

dr.__vanessa_amajouyi reacted:

"My condolences to your family sir."

ngo_chinye wrote:

"Eaya so sorry uche and may her gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen."

holi_mary commented:

"Oh nooo so sorry dear brother please accept my deepest condolences."

officialkolstepglobal said:

"Oga we know those who are mourning, u na content u dey do. May the soul of the repose RIP. Condolences to the family she left behind."

kelewankwo20202024 reacted:

"I carried this girl back then in port harcourt. Our neighbor. Saw her this Xmas for a wedding. God. Nigeria is finished."

kpowugah reacted:

"Na content u want use ur blood death run,,u mumu no be small ...we no sabi separate reality from play ..."

bacenjimalo said:

"Take heart dear uche she is going to a beautiful place to be in peace ✌️ my condolence."

Somtochuwku Maduagwu: Neighbour recounts experience

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that an X user @saniyusuf revealed he lived in the same block as Somtochuwku Maduagwu in the Katempe area of Abuja.

He noted that he was the first to be attacked during the armed robbery operation.

"This happened at the block I live in. I was the first victim to be attacked. Right in the heart of Abuja, man," he wrote in part.

Source: Legit.ng