Veteran Nigerian actor, Tom Njemanze, has appealed to the general public for financial assistance in his battle with cancer.

The actor, who is currently receiving treatment in hospital, made the plea on Tuesday in a viral video circulating on the internet.

Sharing the video on his Instagram page, filmmaker Stanley Ontop revealed that Njemanze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and urgently requires funds for surgery.

He said, “Hello guys, one of our Nollywood legends is sick and needs urgent surgery.

“Sir Tom Njamanze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and he needs your support to undergo surgery. Nothing is too small, fams. Help our legend live again.”

OSUNDAILY NG reports that Njemanze is known for his performances in Issakaba, Tokunboh, Atosa, Pounds and Dollars, Osuofia in London, Igbotic Love, and Brain Box.

This comes just four months after fellow veteran actor, John Amaefule, appealed for financial assistance amid his battle with partial stroke and cancer.

The naira continued its appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday.

According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the naira firmed up slightly to N1,529.57 per dollar on Tuesday, from N1,529.71 exchanged on Monday.

This indicates that the naira gained N0.14 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis.

Meanwhile, on the black market, the naira remained unchanged at N1,570 per dollar on Tuesday, the same exchange rate recorded on Monday.

This suggests that the naira began July on a relatively positive note, following its close in June at N1,529.71 and N1,570 at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, respectively.

Three members of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, have reportedly been killed by gunmen suspected to be cultists.

OSUNDAILY NG gathered that another individual who sustained injuries during the attack is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Benin City.

The Edo State Police Command, which confirmed the incident, stated that one suspect, identified as Bello Salami, 33, has been arrested in connection with the killings.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, said the suspect was apprehended at the Benin Airport while attempting to evade justice.

Yamu added that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang, while the arrested suspect will be prosecuted in court.

It was learnt that the deceased members of the State Security Corps, namely Eghosa Onaiwu, Lucky, and Charles, were unarmed when they were shot dead by their assailants on Wire Road.

A source who spoke to journalists said the vigilantes were relaxing at a house on Wire Road when the gunmen, arriving in a Lexus jeep, stormed the area in commando style and opened fire, killing them on the spot.

The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, further disclosed that another individual, who had been sitting near the house, was reportedly struck by stray bullets.

He added that the incident sparked panic in the neighbourhood, as the gunmen fired indiscriminately while fleeing the scene.

He explained that shortly after the attack, police received intelligence that one of the principal suspects was at the Benin Airport attempting to flee the city, and he was promptly apprehended by operatives of the airport police division.