A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY WAS STRUCK BY GUNFIRE AS POLICE BURST INTO A BARRICADED ROOM, ENDING A FRIGHTENING HOSTAGE SITUATION.(PHOTO).
A Mother's Day Nightmare in Princeton, Illinois. A 3-year-old boy was struck by gunfire as police burst into a barricaded room, ending a frightening hostage situation. Multiple agencies responded to the Hummingbird Mobile Home Park in Princeton, Illinois, on Sunday, May 10th at 2:42 a.m. The initial call went out as a domestic disturbance but officers discovered much worse. 42-year-old, Anthony Rodriguez, had barricaded himself in a room armed with a knife. Anthony had taken several people as hostages, including Aurora Almanza and her 3-year-old son. Multiple agencies were on the scene, including the Bureau County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police and the Princeton Police Department. Authorities attempted to negotiate but ultimately rushed the room when they heard screaming coming from inside. Officials have reported that officers fired shots as they entered the room. Anthony Rodriguez was hit and was neutralized. Sadly, Aurora Almanza's t...
president of the Senate,Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki,few hours ago today tuesday,congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association {NBA}, Mr Mahmoud Abubakar,SAN and otheer national officials of the association.Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser,Media and Publicity,Yusuph Olaniyonu,in Abuja,said the election of Abubakar could not have come at a better time in the life of the NBA and the nation's legal system,considering his reputation and wealth of experience.He specifically noted the use of electronic voting in the conduct of the NBA'S 2016 election which produced the new national officers of the Bar,describing it as a clear milestone which points the way to go,at the national level,in this era of digital revolution.The Senate President called on the new national executive of the NBA to build on the legacies of his predecessors,work for the unity of the Bar and ensure that the principle of fairness,equity and justice comes to play in all their actions.He reiterated his pledge that the National Assembly would continue to welcome the input from the Bar in its efforts to review the nation's obsolete laws as well as the introduction of other progressive legislations that will help to improve the socio-political and economic development of the country.He specifically commended the outgoing NBA executive,led by Mr Augustine Alegeh {SAN}, for its engagement with the Senate,through the Nigeria Bar Association's Section on Business Law,to review laws which affect the ease of doing business in the country,an effort which has began to yield tangible results.Saraki said ''The recent passage of the Nigerian Railway Corporation {NRC} Bill,by the Senate is a testament to the many advantages that can accrue to the nation's economy when the legislature and critical associations like the NBA collaborate.I sincerely congratulate the new NBA executive under the leadership of Mr Mahmoud Abubakar.As a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice,in Kano State,and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria {SAN},I have noo doubt that Mahmoud has all it takes to take the elite body of Lawyers in the country to the next level.I also believe the NBA will continue to strive for excellence as an association comprising ministers in the temple of justice by ensuring that both plaintiffs and defendants are accorded all rights and legal privileges due to them before,during and after cases are dispensed with by the courts''.He said.One more photo below. 
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