Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the death of ARISE Television News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was reportedly killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor described the 29-year-old broadcaster, fondly known as “Sommie” by colleagues, as a rising star in the Nigerian media industry who carried out her duties with passion and professionalism.
“On behalf of the government and the people of Lagos State, we commiserate with ARISE News over the death of one of its news anchors, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was reportedly killed during an armed robbery attack in her house at Abuja,” Sanwo-Olu said.
He added, “Somtochukwu Maduagwu was a diligent and thoroughbred professional. Her death was a big shock considering the way she was killed, but we take solace in the Almighty God that she lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts in the media industry.”
Sanwo-Olu also extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, colleagues, and the management of ARISE News, especially its Chairman, Nduka Obaigbena.
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