By Adesina Soyooye
Arise Television has been thrown into deep mourning over an unexpected tragedy.
Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, 29 years old Lawyer and an Anchor with Arise Television was killed by suspected armed robbers at her Abuja residence.
Reports say she succumbed to the injuries inflicted on her when the suspected robbers/bandits stormed her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja in the early hours of Monday 29 September.
Popular as Sommie, she was charming, and known for her poise.
Maduagwu was born on December 26, 1995, and had a distinguished career as a talented news anchor, reporter, and producer. Colleagues celebrated her for her eloquence, professionalism, and dedication to her duties
A Lawyer by training, Maduagwu had a good grasp of reporting and analysis and depth and intellectual rigour.
Mourning her tragic death, Arise Television’s Management, in a statement, described the loss as “a devastating blow to the organisation and the journalism community.”
The statement, signed by Hafiza Usman Ajayi, read in part:
“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’s voice is now silent but her spirit, passion and legacy will endure as part of our collective memory. We remain in shock and call for a speedy investigation, apprehension and prosecution of the culprits.”
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