In a strong condemnation of the killing of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed that her killers will be apprehended and brought to justice.
The minister, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka, described Maduagwu’s death as a profound loss and a tragic crime that has shaken the nation.
“I feel pained that such a wonderful soul could be cut down in its prime. It is sad!” Wike stated.
The Minister, while commiserating with the management and staff of Arise News Channel, assured the public that the police have been directed to fully investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
“The death of Somtochukwu was not only a loss to the Arise News family, but to the Nigerian media and the entire nation as a whole,” the Minister said, pledging that his administration would support the police investigation.
According to the statement, the FCT Administration was already collaborating with security agencies.
The Minister confirmed that the victim was brought to Maitama General Hospital deceased at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Monday.
“Preliminary medical report will be made available to the police to aid their investigation while all efforts will be made to unravel the circumstances surrounding her death.
“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 said.
The minister also extended his condolences directly to the Chairman of Arise News, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, and the entire media community.
