On Tuesday, gunmen attacked a shop owner in Amawaire, Orji, Owerri North Council Area of Imo State.

The assailants stole valuables and shot the shop owner during the raid.

As they fled, the gunmen also targeted a truck belonging to the Imo State Waste Management Agency, setting it on fire.

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Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen were vocal about their intent to enforce a sit-at-home order and prevent protests.

One witness described the chaos, noting that the shop owner had recently acquired a new Mercedes Benz.

The gunmen attacked shortly after he arrived at his shop, stealing money and other items before fleeing.

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Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, confirmed that police operatives have been deployed to Orji and assured that the perpetrators will be apprehended and brought to justice.

Joan Mrapkpor, a prominent Delta State politician and former Commissioner for Higher Education, has been kidnapped by unknown assailants inside her church.

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Mrapkpor, who also served as a member of the Federal House of Representatives, was seized during a service at her church near the Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) in Asaba, the state capital.

Eyewitnesses reported a scene of chaos as gunfire erupted during the incident. According to reports, one of Mrapkpor’s aides was killed, and a security officer was left unconscious.

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Delta State Police Command spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the abduction and casualties.

He noted that the command is actively pursuing the perpetrators and will provide further details as the investigation progresses.

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has unveiled an ambitious plan to generate over N100 billion through livestock production and processing.

This initiative aims to enhance the local economy, improve farmer skills in animal husbandry, and strengthen the agricultural value chain.

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Governor Mbah outlined these goals during a meeting with a delegation from the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), led by National Project Coordinator Sanusi Abubakar.

The visit also marked the launch of the first Regional Enugu Model Veterinary Hospital.

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Mbah explained that the Enugu State Ranch Management Agency Law is designed to unlock economic potential, create jobs in the livestock sector, and significantly boost the state’s GDP from $4.4 billion to $30 billion.

He emphasized Enugu’s capacity to produce substantial amounts of meat and dairy products for export, which will necessitate advancements in processing and packaging skills.

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He reassured investors of the state’s commitment to safeguarding lives, property, and investments, encouraging them to explore opportunities created by the new ranch law, the veterinary hospital, and the partnership with L-PRES.

L-PRES Coordinator, Abubakar noted that the new veterinary hospital will focus on disease surveillance, eradication, and vaccination, further supporting the development of the livestock sector in the region.

Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has strongly opposed the extension of the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship to the Niger Delta region.

Speaking at the Niger Delta Sensitisation Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Asari-Dokubo criticized the protest organizers, accusing them of not representing the true issues of the Niger Delta.

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During the conference themed “Come Let Us Build Together,” Asari-Dokubo rejected the protest, stating that the Niger Delta’s concerns are not addressed by its demands.

He labeled the organizers as “anarchists” who are more interested in the region’s resources than its actual needs.

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Asari-Dokubo emphasized his commitment to resisting any protest activities in the Niger Delta, saying, “While everyone has the right to protest, I also have the right to resist. Our rights are not mutually exclusive.”

He referred to previous protests during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure and reiterated his refusal to support current protest actions.

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Asari-Dokubo criticized the organizers for ignoring the Niger Delta’s specific needs and exploiting the region’s resources without addressing its problems.

Recalling past clashes with anti-protest groups in Oyigbo, he warned that similar groups would face consequences.

He urged people to disregard superficial rhetoric and pointed out long-standing infrastructure issues in the Niger Delta, such as the absence of hospitals in Buguma and Abonema.

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Asari-Dokubo concluded by stressing that the current administration under President Bola Tinubu should not be judged solely on past issues but on tangible improvements and positive impacts on the region.

In the Federal Capital Territory, 23-year-old Rahimat Salaum has been accused of murdering her husband, Shehu, during a domestic altercation.

According to a statement from the FCT Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, Rahimat was apprehended by the Nigeria Police Force on July 29, 2024, after attempting to flee with her husband’s belongings.

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The police, acting on reliable information, arrested her around 6:00 p.m. in Pegi, Abuja.

Rahimat confessed to the crime during interrogation, revealing that she had killed her husband after a dispute.

She then led the police to an uncompleted building where she had disposed of the burnt corpse.

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FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth C. Igweh, assured that justice would be pursued in the case.

He also urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police emergency lines.

The investigation into the case is ongoing.