Nigerian Minister Commiserates with Arise News Over Staff Death
Nigeria’s Minister, Mr. Wike, has expressed condolences to the management and staff of Arise News Channel following the death of their staff member, Somtochukwu Maduagwu. In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the Minister described Maduagwu’s death as tragic and painful.
Maduagwu was brought to the Maitama General Hospital dead on Monday at about 4:30 a.m., according to a report by the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Mandate Secretary on Health, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe. The Minister assured that the police would investigate the circumstances surrounding her death and bring those responsible to justice. He noted that her death is not only a loss to the Arise News family but also to the Nigerian media and the entire nation.
The Minister called for continuous prayers and support for the staff and management of Arise News, particularly the Chairman, Nduka Obaigbena, and the family and friends of the deceased. He prayed that God would accept Maduagwu’s soul and give her loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
The Nigerian media has been shaken by Maduagwu’s death, with many expressing shock and sadness. The incident has highlighted the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of media professionals in the country. As the investigation into Maduagwu’s death continues, the nation awaits the outcome and hopes for justice to be served.
The death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu has sent a wave of sadness across the Nigerian media landscape, and her colleagues and friends will deeply miss her. The Minister’s statement has reinforced the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death, and the nation will be watching closely as the case unfolds.
