A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY WAS STRUCK BY GUNFIRE AS POLICE BURST INTO A BARRICADED ROOM, ENDING A FRIGHTENING HOSTAGE SITUATION.(PHOTO).

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 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...
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A DIALOGUE WAS HELD YESTERDAY IN ZAMFARA STATE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF LIVESTOCK RUSTLING & ARMED BANDITRY.{PHOTOS}.

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Image may contain: 18 people                As part of the concerted efforts to resolve the issue of livestock rustling and armed banditry in 1 Division Nigerian Army area of responsibility,there is substantial progress on the peace initiative led by Zamfara State government after intense military operations.
Subsequently,a dialogue was held today at Gobirawa Chali village,Dansadau Emirate,Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State led by the Deputy Governor.Also in attendance were traditional rulers as well as suspected livestock rustlers including the notorious Buharin Daji.The suspected rustlers and armed bandits stated that their grouse include wanton attacks by unauthorized vigilantes against the Fulani communities.A commitment to stop the reprisal attacks on communities was made to allow for further discussion by the stakeholders.The Nigerian Army is also observing an oprational pause to gauge the commitment of the parties involved and build confidence.The government of the state appreciated the role of the Nigerian Army in facilitating the meeting and described it as unprecedented as it was the first time such peace meeting was held with key stakeholders.A follow up meeting was held with key stakeholders.A follow up meeting by the state government is scheduled in due course.It is expected that this would lead to a sustainable peace in the state.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations.
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