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...

ANAMBRA: TRANSPORT COMMISSIONER ASSURES VIOs OF CONDUCIVE WORKING CONDITION. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.




Transport commissioner assures VIOs of conducive working condition


By Emeka Ilozor


The Anambra State Commissioner for Transport, Barr. Patricia Igwebuike has reiterated the state government's resolve to ensure good working condition for the state Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs).


Barr. Igwebuike made this known during an interactive meeting with management staff of the Vehicle Inspection Service of the state in her office.


She said, ``Once in your uniform, try to carry yourself with respect and dignity; try your best to be in the right frame of mind at every point and time".


The commissioner also enjoined them to try and read up what their colleagues in other states are doing so as to improve in their service delivery.


Speaking at the meeting, the Head of the Department, Engr. MacDonald Achuam hinted that there are many challenges bedeviling the department and solicited government's urgent intervention.


In a vote of thanks, the Co-ordinator, Awka zone, Engr. Njideka Nkwonta expressed gratitude to the commissioner for the support she has given to the department so far, and prayed for continued support.


She also pledged the department's readiness to work intandem with the ministry in achieving government objectives.


Also present at the meeting were the Head of Operations, Engr. Eloka Obidoa; Head of Accident Investigation Unit, Engr. Daniel Eze; Co-ordinator Nnewi Zone, Engr. Stan Okoye; Co-ordinator Onitsha Zone, Engr. Basil Ukodei and Head of Driver's License Unit, Engr. Aburi Ofozor. (MOI).

 

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