News Investigators/ The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has vowed that killers of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, news anchor at Arise News will be apprehend.
Mr Wike made the vow via a statement signed by Lere Olayinka, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, on Tuesday in Abuja.
He commiserated with the management and staff of the Arise News Channel over the death of Maduagwu, describing her death as tragic and painful.
The minister prayed for the repose of her soul and assured that the Police would unravel the circumstances surrounding her death and bring those responsible to justice.
He said her death was not only a loss to the Arise News family but to the Nigerian media and entire nation.
“I feel pained that such a wonderful soul could be cut down in her prime. It is sad.
“From the report by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Mandate Secretary on Health, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, Somtochukwu was brought to the Maitama General Hospital dead at about 4:30 a.m. on Monday.
“Preliminary medical report will be made available to the police to aid their investigation while all efforts will be made to unravel the circumstances surrounding her death.”
Mr Wike called for continuous prayers and support of the Almighty God for members of staff and management of the Arise News, especially the Chairman, Nduka Obaigbena, family and friends left behind by the deceased.
“It is my prayer that God in His infinite mercies will accept her soul and give her family members, friends and associates the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
NAN
