Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- Arise News Channel has announced the death of one of its presenters, Somtochukwu Maduagwu.

In a statement signed by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi on behalf of the management and posted on its X page on Monday, the station confirmed that Ms Maduagwu passed away in the early hours of the day.

According to the station, the news anchor died following an armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja.

The statement partly read: "It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu.

"Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025, following...