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...

NA TO REVIEW RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, CODE OF CONDUCT FOR OPERATION SAFE CONDUCT...AS COAS DECLARES SECOND QUARTER CONFERENCE OPEN.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.



NA TO REVIEW RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, CODE OF CONDUCT FOR OPERATION SAFE CONDUCT...AS COAS DECLARES SECOND QUARTER CONFERENCE OPEN


The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has stated that the Nigerian Army(NA) will review the Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct for Operation SAFE CONDUCT; an operation conducted to provide security in support of the lead agency in election security architecture of the nation. The COAS made this known today 14 June 2022, while declaring open, the Chief of Army Staff Second Quarter Conference 2022 at the Army Headquarters, Command Officers' Mess 1, Asokoro, Abuja. 

The COAS disclosed that the review became necessary in order to ensure an enabling and secure environment to promote peaceful electoral processes.

General Yahaya noted that the NA will continue to enhance its Civil-Military relations efforts and provide the necessary support in aid of the civil authority in line with its constitutional mandate. He charged personnel to remain apolitical while carrying out their constitutional role.

The COAS used the medium to restate NA's determination to sustain the tempo of operations against all forms of criminality, in collaboration with other sister services and security agencies.  

The COAS commended the level of cooperation and professionalism amongst security agencies, which he pointed out has translated into operational successes across various theatres of operations nationwide. 

Gen Yahaya restated his resolve to continue to devote premium attention to training of personnel, stressing that it remains the best form of welfare for troops and a fundamental requirement for successful operations.

The Army Chief noted that the conference provides a platform to review all NA operations and develop strategies to consolidate on the achievements so far recorded. 

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General 
Director Army Public Relations
14 June 2022.
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