The resurfacing of the last tweets of late Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has stirred deep emotions among Nigerians and admirers following her tragic death.
It would be recalled that the brilliant and eloquent news anchor was brutally murdered by armed robbers who stormed her Abuja residence on Monday, 29th September, leaving the nation in shock and mourning. The incident has since sparked a wave of outrage and renewed conversations about the worsening state of insecurity in the country.
As investigations into the crime are ongoing, many close friends and followers have revisited her past social media posts, noting how eerily they reflected her fears and vulnerability in Nigeria. A particular post from August 14 has since gone viral, where Somtochukwu wrote a heartfelt prayer about not wanting “Nigeria to happen” to her or anyone she loved.
In her words: “I pray from the depth of my heart that Nigeria never happens to me or anyone I care about.” Sadly, her untimely death has given this post a chilling context, making it one of the most talked-about aspects of her legacy online.
Friends recall private conversations
One of her close friends, @caesfire, shared a screenshot of their last conversation where Somtochukwu confided about the struggles she had been facing, saying something seemed to be “eating” her and that she was only trying to survive each day. The friend’s tribute read: “Sommie, we spoke about this last month. I will never forget you, my beautiful, intelligent, and elegant friend ❤️ I am heartbroken.”
A nation mourns a shining star
At just 29, Somtochukwu had built a promising career as one of Arise TV’s most vibrant young anchors, admired for her brilliance, elegance, and courage on air. Her sudden passing has left many Nigerians reeling in pain, with netizens lamenting that such a bright light was extinguished far too soon.
Across social media, tributes continue to pour in. Many described her as a “national asset lost too early,” while others decried the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, asking where citizens can truly feel safe if such a tragedy could happen in the nation’s capital.
“This hurts deeply. If Abuja is not safe, then where is?” one user lamented, while another wrote: “Nigeria failed Somtochukwu. She deserved better. We all deserve better.”
See her post and reactions below…
Somtochukwu Christelle’s death continues to spark reflection on the dangers faced by young Nigerians daily and the urgent need for government action on security. Her legacy, however, lives on through her work, her impact, and the memories she left behind in the hearts of those who knew her and admired her from afar.