ARISE NEWS MOURNS TRAGIC LOSS OF ANCHOR, SOMTOCHUKWU CHRISTELLE MADUAGWU IN ARMED ROBBERY DEATH

The media community is mourning the untimely passing of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a talented News Anchor, Reporter, and Producer with ARISE News Channel, who tragically lost her life in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025. Sommie, aged 29, fell victim to an armed robbery incident at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, currently under investigation by the Nigeria Police.

Management Director Hadiza Usman-Ajayi, in a statement on behalf of ARISE News Channel’s management and staff, expressed profound sorrow over the loss. “Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers,” Hadiza Usman-Ajayi said, highlighting Sommie’s professional prowess and warm personality.

Hadiza Usman-Ajayi noted Sommie was a multifaceted individual – a lawyer alongside her prominent media career – known for being a professional, supportive colleague, and dear friend to many. “Beyond the airwaves, Sommie was a lawyer who was a professional and supportive colleague and a friend to many,” she remarked.

The organization extends heartfelt condolences to Sommie’s parents, siblings, extended family, friends, and loved ones grappling with grief. “We extend our deepest condolences to Sommie’s parents, siblings, extended family, friends, and loved ones at this difficult time,” Hadiza Usman-Ajayi conveyed in the statement.

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu’s voice may be silenced, but her spirit, passion, and professional legacy endure in collective memory. ARISE News Channel calls for swift investigation, apprehension, and prosecution “to ensure justice for Sommie”, urging solidarity in seeking accountability for this heinous crime. Hadiza Usman-Ajayi reaffirmed Sommie’s impact will remain, saying “Somtie’s voice is now silent but her spirit, passion and legacy will endure as part of our collective memory”.