Touching Tweet of ARISE News Anchor Weeks Before Her Death Trends Online: "This Breaks My Heart"
- Tributes have poured in for ARISE News anchor, reporter and producer Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, also known as Sommie, who died tragically in the early hours of Monday, September 29
- The 29-year-old died following a robbery incident at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja, and one of her tweets before her demise has resurfaced online
- Mourning the death of Somtochukwu, ARISE News described her as a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with its viewers
A striking tweet made by ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, weeks before her death, has resurfaced online and sparked emotional reactions.
Somtochukwu, 29, lost her life during a robbery incident at her abode in the Katampe area of Abuja in the wee hours of Monday, September 29.
Source: Twitter
ARISE News, friends and many Nigerians have mourned the lawyer's demise, while the Nigeria Police are investigating the incident.
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Somtochukwu's striking tweet
On August 14, Somtochuwku, who identifies as a feminist, tweeted a prayer from the depths of her heart that may Nigeria not happen to her or anyone she cares about. Her tweet read:
"I pray from the depth of my heart that Nigeria never happens to me or anyone I care about."
It seemed her fears had become a reality.
Source: Twitter
See her tweet in August below:
ARISE News anchor's tweet breaks hearts
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the tweet of the late ARISE News anchor below:
@ekeson6091 said:
"Am still asking do God actually answer prayers. Cos i don't understand how Nigerians prefer to pray instead of good governance. Rip to you young ready, you are too young for Nigeria to kill your dreams."
@automatedKrazy said:
"I'm very very sorry my dear Sommie, sadly we can't wish or pray it away, we can only fight it or elect it away.😔😔😔"
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@DanielSunday20 said:
"Bruh We'll in danger in this country, I was thought as a child government are to protect its citizens, unfortunately these selfish basta'rd's & few morons are endangering our lives 💔.
"At 29 gone bcuz of insecurity, at home you're not safe, on road where is safe in this country RIP."
@Flowfy02 said:
"May your soul find peace. and may those who took your life , never know what it is like to be in peace ever again .🙏"
@Bellz87 said:
"Guess she knew something wasn't right. Rest well. Even as you do, hold dem for throat. This one they will regret."
@initzico said:
"There’s something off with This particular prayer, I just can’t tell. May her lovely soul rest in peace."
@ChuksEricE said:
"Kai 💔 .
"This is very heårtbreåking."
@UnkleAyo said:
"May the lights guide you home, Sommie.
"I am so sorry. 💔"
ARISE News anchor's death: More details emerge
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that an X user had shared painful details of ARISE News anchor's death.
According to the X user's post, there was an armed robbery in her compound at Katampe, Abuja, in the early hours of Monday, September 29. During the chaos, Somtochukwu reportedly fell from a three-storey building and was left unconscious.
The story alleged that her family members pleaded with the police officers who arrived at the scene to help take her to the hospital.
Source: Legit.ng
