President Bola Tinubu has condemned the death of Arise News Television anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was killed during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.

In a statement on Tuesday signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and titled President Tinubu Condemns The Killing Of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Urges Security Agencies To Fish Out The Killers, the President described the late journalist as “a promising professional whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner.”

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives with deep sorrow the news of the tragic passing of Ms. Somtochukwu ‘Sommie’ Maduagwu, a brilliant news anchor with Arise News Television, who was killed during an attack by robbers at her residence in Katampe, Abuja,” the statement read.

Tinubu extended his condolences to the Maduagwu family, the management and staff of Arise News Television, and the Nigerian media community, stressing that her death was not only a personal loss to her family but also to the nation.

The President directed security and law enforcement agencies to carry out a thorough investigation and ensure that those responsible for the killing are arrested and brought to justice without delay.