President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Ms. Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, a rising television anchor with ARISE News, who was murdered during a robbery at her Katampe residence in Abuja.

Describing the crime as “shocking, wicked, and unacceptable,” the President ordered security agencies to immediately track down the perpetrators and ensure they face justice.

“Ms. Maduagwu was a promising professional journalist whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner,” Tinubu said in a statement on Tuesday, lamenting that Nigeria had lost a bright young talent cut down in her prime.

He also extended heartfelt condolences to Maduagwu’s family, colleagues at ARISE News, and the wider media community, calling her death a painful blow to journalism and the nation. The President reassured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to strengthening security measures to protect lives and property.

Similarly, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu expressed grief over the journalist’s tragic death, describing it as “painful and most unfortunate.”

“I woke up to the sad news of the untimely death of one of our young and brilliant minds in the journalism profession. Her death is painful and quite unfortunate. She has been cut down in her prime,” she said.

The First Lady also condoled with ARISE Media Group Chairman, Chief Nduka Obaigbena, as well as Maduagwu’s family, friends, and colleagues. She prayed for God’s comfort upon all who mourn her and expressed hope that justice would be swift.