OH MY GOD!!!....This is so heartbreaking!
Arise TV has announced the passing of its news anchor, reporter, and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who died in an armed robbery incident in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025 at her residence in Abuja.
She was 29 years old.
She was 29 years old.
The statement reads:
"TRAGIC DEATH : SOMTOCHUKWU CHRISTELLE MADUAGWU
December 26, 1995 - September 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025 following an armed robbery incident in her residence in Katampe area of Abuja that is being investigated by the Nigeria Police.
Sommie, 29, was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers.
Beyond the airwaves, Sommie was a lawyer who was a professional and supportive colleague and a friend to many.
"TRAGIC DEATH : SOMTOCHUKWU CHRISTELLE MADUAGWU
December 26, 1995 - September 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025 following an armed robbery incident in her residence in Katampe area of Abuja that is being investigated by the Nigeria Police.
Sommie, 29, was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers.
Beyond the airwaves, Sommie was a lawyer who was a professional and supportive colleague and a friend to many.
We extend our deepest condolences to Sommie’s parents, siblings, extended family, friends, and loved ones at this difficult time. Sommie’s voice is now silent but her spirit, passion and legacy will endure as part of our collective memory. We remain in shock and call for a speedy investigation, apprehension and prosecution of the culprits.
Hadiza Usman-Ajayi
For Management
May her soul rest in peace 🙏
ReplyDeleteMay God rest her beautiful soul
ReplyDeleteThis is sad, may Jehovah comfort her loved ones she left behind.
ReplyDeleteGOD PLEASE HELP US OOH , RIP Beautiful Lady
ReplyDeleteMay her soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteI am watching a tribute to her in What's Trending on Arise News, this breaks my heart. May her soul rest in peace, Amen
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad. Lord rest her soul and comfort her loved ones.
ReplyDeleteSo sad,rest in peace beautiful 🙏🏿😔
ReplyDeleteSo sad. May her soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteVery sad, may her soul rest in peace and I pray they catch the culprit and deal with her/she/them..
ReplyDeleteIt has to be "them" cos a single person cannot carry this out.
DeleteThis cannot be termed robbery. It is an assassination. May her soul rest in peace.
You're right ABIONAH I pray they catch them and make them pay dearly with their lives..
DeleteI meant to say he/she/them..
DeleteMay her soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteThis is heart breaking, our homes are no longer safe.
ReplyDeleteMay her soul rest in peace and May God comfort her family.
Mariam.
This is heart breaking, our homes are no longer safe.
ReplyDeleteMay her soul rest in peace and May God comfort her family.
Mariam.
May the good Lord rest her soul and comfort her love once
ReplyDeleteSuch a promising young woman 💔
ReplyDeleteMay her soul rest in peace 🕊️
This is so heartbreaking, God please rest her soul.
ReplyDeleteThis is so so sad 😢
ReplyDeleteMay God comfort her family and rest her soul 🙏🏼
Hired killers operating as armed robbers just waisting this thriving young woman 😭May her spirit torment her killers till eternity!
ReplyDeleteHow? Her compound was robbed by 14 armed men and she jumped from her floor probably out of fear. There's nothing hired here. Rip Sommie
DeleteThis is so sad.
ReplyDeleteMay her soul rest in peace.
May her soul rest in peace 🙏
ReplyDeleteDear lord 💔
ReplyDeleteThia is terrible
ReplyDeleteA very disturbing news. May her soul find rest.
ReplyDeleteThis is so heartbreaking,a devastating loss.
ReplyDeleteIf to say she know,she for softly stay UK,but then we never know...
RIP beautiful,may God comfort her family and loved ones.
Oh Dear
ReplyDeleteSo Sad
Lord Rest Her Soul
This Is So Painful
Hello iya Boys
I have been reading her stories online since yesterday. It's really heartwrenching! May God rest her soul.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad and heartbreaking 💔
ReplyDeleteMay her soul rest in peace
🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad. May her soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteMay God rest her soul
ReplyDeleteVery very sad. May God rest her soul.
ReplyDeleteA very bright girl gone like that. I've heard nothing but beautiful things about her.
This is so so sa.d. May God comfort the family
ReplyDeleteOh dear 😭
ReplyDeleteMay her soul rest in peace
May her soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteGod of mercy. Haaaaa. This is painful. May her soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteMay her soul rest in peace.
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