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...

GOV. ABIODUN UNVEILS PLANS TO LAUNCH ELECTRIC BIKE INITIATIVE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.



 Gov. Abiodun Unveils Plans to Launch Electric Bike Initiative 


Ogun State Government has concluded plan to introduce electric bikes as part of the energy transition initiative  of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration.


The launching, billed for Wednesday next week, is the second phase of the administration’s e-mobility programme, following the launch of CNG- powered buses last year.


Governor Abiodun, speaking during a meeting with the Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, in Abuja on Thursday, described the planned introduction as a significant step towards sustainable transportation solutions in the state.


Prince Abiodun also said that the introduction will further bring down transport fares across the state, noting that gas and electricity are cheaper than petrol powered transportation system.


The governor said: “We met with the Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, to discuss the upcoming launch of Phase 2 of our energy transition plan in Ogun State. 


“This phase, centred on our e-mobility programme, will see the introduction of electric bikes, marking a significant step towards sustainable transportation solutions in our state. 


“The meeting underscored our commitment to promoting alternative clean energy sources, which are crucial in addressing the current economic challenges and transportation costs. 


“We are excited to announce that the official launch of this initiative will take place on Wednesday, 31st July, at the Arcade Ground, State Secretariat, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. 


“This event will not only showcase our dedication to environmental sustainability but also our focus on innovative public-private partnerships that support the ‘Building Our Future Together’ agenda,” the governor said. 

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