Mohammed Idris, the minister of information and national orientation, has expressed condolences to the Maduagwu family after Somtochukwu Maduagwu, an Arise News anchor, passed away.
The minister described her passing as a terrible loss for both the Nigerian media and the country, as well as her family and the Arise News team.
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In a letter of condolence he signed and addressed to the Chairman of the Arise News channel, Nduka Obaigbena, he stated, “We express our deep condolences to you and the entire ARISE News family on the shocking and untimely death of your beloved anchor, Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu,” he wrote in a letter of condolence.
The minister expressed his sadness over the “heinous incident that cut down a promising young journalist in her prime.”
He continued, “Ms. Somtochukwu’s tragic death is a grievous loss to the Nigerian media fraternity, and indeed the nation,” adding: “Not only to the ARISE News family, but also to the media fraternity.”
The minister promised a “swift investigation” to find the causes of the late news anchor’s death.
Source: Channels TV
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