Police launch probe into murder of ARISE TV anchor
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The FCT Police Command has officially opened an investigation into the killing of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was murdered during an armed robbery at her Katampe residence in Abuja on Monday.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has officially opened an investigation into the killing of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was murdered during an armed robbery at her Katampe residence in Abuja on Monday.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, described the crime as a “cruel and senseless act” and assured the public that no stone would be left unturned in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
A statement issued Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed that intelligence and operational assets have been deployed to track down the killers.
“The Commissioner of Police has ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the statement read. “He further directed the deployment of intelligence and operational assets to identify, track, and apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime.”
The police urged Abuja residents to support the probe by providing timely and useful information, stressing that community vigilance was key to forestalling similar tragedies.
This renewed investigation follows a disturbing trend of journalists and media workers falling victim to violent crimes in the FCT.
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