Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu has been killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja in the early hours of Monday. Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie among colleagues and friends, was 29 years old. Born on December 26, 1995, she had distinguished herself as a talented news anchor, reporter, and producer, celebrated for her eloquence, professionalism, and dedication to impactful journalism. Before venturing into broadcasting, Maduagwu trained as a lawyer — a background that gave her reporting and analysis exceptional depth and intellectual rigour. In a statement confirming her death on Monday, the management of Arise News described the loss as a devastating blow to the organisation and the journalism community. “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’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.”