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...

FG DONATES 60 TRUCKS OF FERTILIZER TO BENUE FARMERS - ALIA. (PHOTO).


 FG DONATES 60 TRUCKS OF FERTILIZER TO BENUE FARMERS - ALIA


Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue, says the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has donated 60 trucks of fertilisers to Benue farmers.


Alia disclosed this during a ceremony to mark the commencement of the 2024 cropping season, and distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers on Wednesday, in Makurdi.


The governor directed that the inputs were to be distributed to only genuine and registered farmers free of charge.


He emphasised that with the inputs, yields and revenue would increase, thereby strengthening food security.


He called on farmers to embrace Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), in order to enhance their yield and increase profit.


Alia also urged the state’s young population to embrace agriculture, as the government was prioritising the sector in its development agenda.


“Already there are funds to help young people to eke a living through agriculture.


“Form cooperative societies in order to access the funds. The composition of the cooperatives can range from 10 to at most 15 members.


“We will provide tractor services for you for free, and give you improved seedlings.


”The federal and state governments mean well for the citizens.


“I advice you to sow seeds of prosperity today for bountiful harvest tomorrow,” Alia said.


Meanwhile, the Commissioner for; Agriculture and Food Security, Prof. Moses Ogbaji, commended the governor for giving the ministry unprecedented support.


Ogbaji further appreciated Alia for the prompt payment of counterpart funding for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), World Bank among others.


He said that the governor, through the ministry, had reactivated the Swine Project at the Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Yandev, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue.

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