Police operatives in Imo State successfully thwarted an attack on the Njaba Divisional Headquarters by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).

The Commissioner of Police in Imo, Aboki Danjuma, confirmed the incident during a press briefing in Owerri.

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Danjuma revealed that the assailants, arriving in three SUVs, launched a surprise assault on the station, firing indiscriminately.

However, the police swiftly responded, taking defensive positions and engaging the attackers in a gunfight.

Three of the suspected terrorists were killed, while the others, injured by gunfire, managed to escape into the surrounding bushes.

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During the operation, police recovered several items, including a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), an AK-47 rifle, and three vehicles: a Toyota Lexus 470, a Mercedes GLK, and a Toyota Venza.

The commissioner added that a manhunt is currently underway to capture the fleeing suspects and ensure they are brought to justice.

President Bola Tinubu visited Maiduguri on Monday to sympathize with the victims of the recent flood disaster, which claimed at least 30 lives, displaced over two million people, and caused extensive property damage.

The president assured that the federal government would provide full support to Borno State and other affected regions to help alleviate the victims’ suffering.

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During his visit, President Tinubu met with Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, the Shehu of Borno, Dr. Abubakar Garbai Al-Amin Elkanemi, and some of the flood victims.

He expressed his condolences and pledged that the federal government would extend all necessary assistance to the flood-hit communities.

Speaking to the victims at Government College, Tinubu said, “I came personally to sympathize with you, despite being away on official duty when the news of the disaster broke. The federal government stands ready to provide maximum support to all those affected by this tragedy.”

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The president also praised the efforts of Governor Zulum, the Shehu of Borno, and other local leaders for their swift response to the crisis.

He further highlighted the federal government’s earlier provision of N3 billion to each state, which Borno has already begun using to aid vulnerable groups affected by the floods.

In response, Governor Zulum thanked President Tinubu for his visit and ongoing support, acknowledging that the funds had been crucial in addressing the disaster’s immediate impact.

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The Shehu of Borno also expressed gratitude for the government’s swift response and support for traditional institutions and the flood victims.

President Tinubu was accompanied by a high-profile delegation that included Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum Abdurahman Abdulrazak, and the governors of Kogi, Bauchi, and Sokoto states, alongside ministers and other dignitaries.

The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding a viral testimony, calling for caution and discernment when engaging with content on social media.

Pastor Chidi Louis, the church’s Head of Public Relations and Media, has refuted claims that the testimony was fabricated, emphasizing that the church does not engage in deceptive practices.

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The viral video in question features a church member recounting how she allegedly disarmed four armed robbers and took possession of an “AK-27.”

However, Pastor Louis clarified that the testimony was taken out of context and explained that the incident occurred in a dream, not in real life.

He urged the public to visit the church’s official platform to view the complete testimony for clarity.

Pastor Louis also condemned bloggers and social media users who circulated the edited video, accusing them of deliberately distorting the message to mock the church.

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He described such actions as malicious and urged Nigerians to be wary of false information online.

In a statement from the church’s media department, the church reiterated that the video was misrepresented, and they released the full testimony on their TikTok handle to set the record straight.

In the video, the woman shared her experience in a dream, where she claimed to have overpowered four armed robbers and collected what she mistakenly called an “AK-27,” before being corrected by a pastor who clarified it was an “AK-47.”

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The church called for understanding, asking the public not to fall prey to online misinformation.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signaled that the price of petrol, also known as premium motor spirit (PMS), might surpass N1,000 per litre at its retail stations.

In a statement released on Monday, NNPC Ltd provided estimated petrol prices for various locations, based on September 2024 rates from the Dangote Refinery.

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The estimated prices are as follows: Lagos – N950 per litre, Sokoto – N992 per litre, Oyo – N960 per litre, Kano – N999 per litre, Kaduna – N999 per litre, FCT – N992 per litre, Rivers – N980 per litre, and Borno – N1019 per litre.

The notice clarified that, under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), petrol prices are determined through negotiations rather than government-set rates.

NNPC Ltd confirmed that it is currently making payments to Dangote Refinery in USD for September 2024 petrol purchases, with Naira transactions set to begin on October 1, 2024.

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The company also mentioned that any pricing disputes would be addressed by seeking discounts from the Dangote Refinery, which would be passed on to consumers.