President Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News Television, directing security operatives to fish out her killers.
Bayo Onanuga, presidential Spokesman, said Maduagwu was killed during an attack by robbers at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.
President Tinubu extended his condolences to the family of Maduagwu, the management and staff of Arise News Television, and the entire Nigerian media fraternity over the loss.
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According to the President : ” Ms Maduagwu was a promising professional journalist whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner.
” Security and law enforcement agencies should conduct a quick and thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice without delay,” he said.
The President, while also commiserating with the bereaved family, assured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, and will continue to strengthen measures aimed at combating crime in all its forms.
