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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ENUGWU-UKWU COMMUNITY FLAGS OFF FARMING SEASON, HOLDS EXHIBITION.(PHOTOS).

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Enugwu-Ukwu Community Flags Off Farming Season, Holds Exhibition



Enugwu-Ukwu Community, in Njikoka Local Government Area, has kicked off its 2022 farming season with exhibition of farm inputs.

The event, held at Obu Umunri Enugwu-Ukwu, has become an annual affair that looks at the year gone-by and prepares people of the community for the year's agricultural engagements.

The exhibition arena looked more like a harvest field, as farm produce including yam, cocoyam, vegetables, plantain, cassava stick, among numerous others caught the eyes.

The traditional ruler of Enugwu-Ukwu, Igwe Ralph Ekpeh, joined by his Umuawulu counterpart, Igwe Joel Egwuonwu, members of his cabinet and other dignitaries, graced the occasion, which also aims at encouraging both the young and the old in Engwu-Ukwu to go into agriculture.

In his speech, Igwe Ekpeh said he is happy that Engwu-Ukwu is doing impressively in agriculture, stating that the community is blessed with fertile land that makes farming enjoyable.

Igwe Ekpeh also revealed the cultural significance of agriculture to Ndi Enugwu-Ukwu, noting that they are known farmers, who settled in different parts of Igbo land.

On his part, the deputy Traditional Prime Minister of the town, Chief Clem Nwafor explained the dietary functions of each of the exhibited crops as well as how each of them is cultivated and processed.

The chairman of Enugwu-Ukwu Agricultural Exhibition Commission, Chief Jasper Okonkwo as well as the cabinet secretary, Chief Frank Nwokike, remarked that Enugwu-Ukwu is a known ancient agrarian town and called for more intervention in the agric sector to generate revenue and create empowerment opportunities for youths.

Farmers from different villages of Enugwu-Ukwu including Mr Benard Asikason and Mrs Patricia Agu showcased their produce and commended the organizers while urging everyone to venture into agriculture.

Delegates from Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture also attended the event.
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