Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Tragedy as ARISE News Anchor Killed in Abuja Robbery
- ARISE Television news anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, was killed following an armed robbery
- 29-year-old news anchor was killed at her residence in Katampe area of Abuja on Monday, September 29, 2025
- Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the tragic death of ARISE News anchor and the state of insecurity in the nation's capital
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FCT, Abuja - ARISE News Channel has announced the passing of 29-year-old news anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu following an armed robbery incident in her residence in Katampe area of Abuja.
The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025.
Source: Twitter
The broadcast station said the Nigeria Police force (NPF) is investigating the tragic incident.
This was disclosed in a statement issued via its X handle @ARISEtv by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi on behind of the management of the television station.
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“It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025 following an armed robbery incident in her residence in Katampe area of Abuja that is being investigated by the Nigeria Police.
“Sommie, 29, was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers.”
Nigerians react as robbers kill ARISE news anchor
@segalink
😞😞😞May her soul rest in perfect peace and may God grant the family and friends the fortitude to bear the loss.
@seunonigbinde
This is too tragic. May her soul rest in peace.
@Smartek2050
Police investigating while families mourn—this is standard in Nigeria. Who do we call when the state itself fails?
@Favour_Surge
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God!!!!
The sad part is that, if this country doesn't get better, then this whole thing just got started. Armed robbery and kidnapping cases would progressively get worse than this.
And, of course, our leaders don't care! Their children don't live here🤦♂️...and for them? They have loads of security personnel already guarding them.
@saamu_of_ibadan
No where in Abuja is safe, I also was robbed at gun point at home in Zuba on the 3rd of this same month. There's no presence of any security personnel in the entire community @PoliceNG
. The robbery was carried out continuously for a whole week and nobody came to our rescue. Rip
@Plime_Minister2
Katampe is a secured area for the well-to-do.
Abi na assassination disguised as a robbery?
May her soul rest in peace.
@NadineTheOne
This is too bad!! How did this happen? Proper investigation must be done💯. Intelligent, beautiful soul, killed in her own home😭😭😭Are they sure it's not assassination disguised as robbery? Devastating waste of life. Insecurity is ravaging the FCT and not being given priority.
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