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...

ROLE OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY CRUCIAL IN THE CONDUCT OF THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION - GEN AKINJOBI.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.





 ROLE OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY CRUCIAL IN THE CONDUCT OF THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION - GEN AKINJOBI  



The Chief of Operations Army, Major General Olufemi Akinjobi has reiterated  the crucial role of the Nigerian Army in the successful conduct of the 2023 general election.                 

General Akinjobi stated this during a sensitisation lecture on Operation Safe Conduct 2023 to Commanders of 2 Division in Ibadan today 3rd February 2023 with the theme " Introspection of Past Experiences and Efforts at Improving Nigerian Army Support to Operation Safe Conduct 2023". 


The Chief of Operations Army, while cautioning the personnel  to remain apolitical, pointed out that, though every election comes with its challenges, the Nigerian Army must be ready to face the challenge of anything that could jeopardize the process. He enjoined the various commanders to increase their collaboration with stakeholders for a successful conduct of the elections. 


Gen Akinjobin tasked commanders to conduct exercises and operations to place formations in appropriate mode, as well as ensure adequate sensitisation of troops on the Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement during Operation Safe Conduct 2023. 


In his remarks, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Mohammed Usman charged the various commanders to ensure a free and conducive environment for the electorates to cast their votes in the forthcoming elections without any hindrance. He implored the Commanders to fashion out a workable strategy in the proper identification of security personnel on election duties in their Area of Responsibilities. The sensitisation lecture was well attended by all formations and unit commanders in 2 Division Area of Responsibility.


Highpoint of the event was presentation of souvenir and group photograph.

More photos below. 

More photos below. 











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