The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, describing her killing as a tragic loss to the media industry and the nation.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike condemned the incident and vowed that those behind the killing would be tracked down and brought to justice.
“I feel pained that such a wonderful soul could be cut down in its prime. It is sad! The death of Somtochukwu is not only a loss to the Arise News family but also to the Nigerian media and the nation as a whole,” he said.
The minister assured that security operatives had already commenced investigations, pledging that “the Police will unravel the circumstances surrounding her death and bring those responsible to justice.”
Confirming the development, the FCT Administration’s Mandate Secretary on Health, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, revealed that Somtochukwu was brought to Maitama General Hospital dead at about 4:30 a.m. on Monday. She noted that a preliminary medical report would be handed over to the police to support their investigation.
Wike extended his condolences to the staff and management of Arise News, especially its Chairman, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, as well as to the family and friends of the deceased.
“It is my prayer that God in His infinite mercies will accept her soul and give her family members, friends, and associates the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.
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