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30/09/2025

SOMTOCHUKWU: Governor Otti Sends Heartfelt Condolences

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed sadness over the death of Ms Somtochukwu Maduagwu, an Arise TV Journalist who was killed in an armed robbery incident in Abuja on Monday September 29, 2025.

Governor Otti is shocked and pained by the untimely death of the talented broadcaster, and regrets that her beautiful life and flourishing career were brought to an abrupt end by criminals who have no regards for human life.

The Abia Chief Executive called on security agents to dig deep and ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous crime are unmasked, brought to justice and made to pay for their action.

While praying God to grant the soul of Ms Maduagwu eternal peace in God’s bosom, Governor Otti sends his condolences to the management and staff of ARISE TV, as well as to the family, loved ones and friends of the deceased, urging them to be consoled by the beautiful and impactful life she lived and the promise of life in the hereafter.

Ferdinand Ekeoma
Special Adviser to the Governor
(Media and Publicity)
September 30, 2025.

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Eze Sunday Nwaokoru Nwogu, the traditional ruler of Umuaka Asa Autonomous Community, Ukwa West Local Government area of Abia state has allegedly vended off a Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC-donated transformer for supply of power in the community.

Our sources also alleged that Eze Sunday Nwaokoru Nwogu said he had the authority of the government, to use the proceed to investigate a vandalized armoured cable, rather than comply with the alleged instruction from the government. The millions of Naira from the sale of the transformer was allegedly diverted to install a shrine at a major entrance of Umuaka Nkwor Market, where modern government lockup shop facilities were built for daily commercial activities of the community.

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Our sources also alleged that Eze Sunday Nwaokoru Nwogu said he had the authority of the government, to use the proceed to investigate a vandalized armoured

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