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The Digest:

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.

Key Points:
  • 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