The family of murdered Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu has made an emotional appeal to the Federal Government for justice. The call came during a condolence visit by senior management from her media organization, highlighting a tragedy that has reignited national conversations about security and the safety of journalists.
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The family of slain Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu has demanded justice from the government.
They appealed during a visit from senior Arise News management in Port Harcourt.
Sommie was killed during an armed robbery at her Abuja home on September 29.
Her uncle described the murder as “senseless, cruel, and deeply painful.”
Arise News executives pledged that “no stone will be left unturned” in finding the killers.
The 29-year-old was a lawyer-turned-journalist known for her principled reporting.
Her death has sparked renewed calls for better protection for journalists in Nigeria.
This tragic loss has become a symbol of the pervasive insecurity affecting ordinary citizens, transforming a family’s private grief into a public demand for accountability and action.
Sources: Daily Post