29/09/2025
NIGERIA BREAKING NEWS:
Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Armed Robbery Attack. Abuja | Monday, September 29, 2025
Global News Reporters.
A tragic wave of mourning has swept through Nigeria’s media landscape following the untimely death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a broadcast journalist and anchor with Arise News, who was killed during an armed robbery attack in the early hours of Monday.
The incident occurred at her residence in Katampe, a quiet district in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to preliminary reports, armed assailants stormed the compound during the night, and in the ensuing chaos, Maduagwu sustained fatal injuries.
The management of Arise News confirmed her death in an official statement, describing her as “a vibrant, dedicated, and promising journalist whose presence in the newsroom inspired excellence and integrity.”
This is an immeasurable loss to our newsroom and to journalism in Nigeria. Somtochukwu was not just a colleague but a brilliant young woman full of hope, energy, and commitment to the truth,” the statement read.
Her tragic passing has sparked outrage and sadness across social media and within the journalism community, with many calling for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s security architecture to protect citizens from rising insecurity and violent crime.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and several prominent media personalities have condemned the incident, calling on security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Somtochukwu Maduagwu was known for her incisive reporting, articulate presentation, and passion for telling the stories that matter. She was considered one of the brightest young talents in Nigerian broadcast journalism.
As investigations continue, tributes have continued to pour in from across the country, remembering her as a voice of courage and professionalism in a challenging media environment.
This is a developing story.