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    NGE mourns death of ARISE reporter, calls for investigation

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    NGE mourns death of ARISE reporter, calls for investigation

    The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed sadness over the death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and reporter with Arise News, who was killed during an armed robbery at her Katampe residence in Abuja.

    In a statement signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, on September 30, the guild described Somtochukwu’s death as a huge loss to journalism in Nigeria.

    “By Somtochukwu’s untimely death, journalism has lost not just a good professional who was committed to shedding light on important issues and giving voice to the voiceless but also one who represented the future of journalism in the country,” the guild said.

    The editors noted that the incident underscored the dangers posed by insecurity in the country.

    “The loss of this dedicated journalist from armed robbery incident is a stark reminder of the dangers Nigerians face daily in their homes and on the street. We cannot help but reflect on the issue of insecurity that plagues our nation. The increasing frequency of armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, insurgency and other violent crimes has created an environment of fear and uncertainty for both citizens and professionals like journalists,” the statement added.

    The NGE called on the government to address insecurity and bring those behind the reporter’s death to justice.

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    “We demand action from the government to address the root causes of insecurity and take measures to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. We demand that those responsible for Somtochukwu’s death be fished out by security agencies and made to face the full weight of the law,” it said.

    The guild also commiserated with Arise News and the journalist’s colleagues.

    “At this difficult time, we stand in solidarity with Arise News and the broader journalism community. We pray that the memory of this talented young journalist who died at her prime inspire excellence in journalism, even in the face of adversity. May the memory of this vibrant journalist be a blessing to all who knew her.”

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