Wednesday October 1, 2025
By TheNewsDESK |
A socio-political organization, Team Akpabio For Tinubu, TAT, has expressed sadness over the death of news anchor and reporter with Arise News, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and demanded justice.
The deceased lost her life in an armed robbery incident at her Katampe, Abuja residence on Monday.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Leadership, on Wednesday, October 1, by Mr Idorenyin Umoren, SSA, Media and Publicity to National Coordinator, Hon Felix Ngutswen, the organization described Somtochukwu’s death as a huge loss to journalism in Nigeria.
Outrage has greeted the death of the journalist from several stakeholders.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said on Tuesday that it had launched an investigation into the incident.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ajao Adewale, described the incident as a “cruel and senseless act that has no place in a sane society,” while commiserating with the deceased’s family, colleagues, and the media community.
TAT stated that by Somtochukwu’s untimely death, journalism had lost not just a good professional who was committed to shedding light on important issues and giving voice to the voiceless but also one who represented the future of journalism in the country.
“The loss of this dedicated journalist from an armed robbery incident is a stark reminder of the dangers Nigerians face daily in their homes and on the streets.
“TAT demands that those responsible for Somtochukwu’s death be fished out by security agencies and made to face the full weight of the law.
“At this difficult time, TAT stands in solidarity with Arise News and the broader journalism community. We pray that the memory of this talented young journalist who died at her prime inspires excellence in journalism,” TAT’s message added.
