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...

ONITSHA NORTH MAYOR CALLS FOR UNITY WITH MARKET LEADERS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Onitsha North Mayor Calls for Unity with Market Leaders 


By Nwegbo Ifeanyi/ Kelechi Achukwu-Jide/ Ogochukwu Mokwugwo


The Chairman of Onitsha North Local Government Area, Mr. Tony Nwora has emphasized the importance of a collaborative relationship between the council and market leaders. He made this call during an interactive session with market leaders and line leaders at their meeting house in Ose Market.


Nwora shared his vision for Onitsha North, focusing on the growth and progress of the council area, which he believes is already showing signs of success. He reminded them of Governor Soludo's strict directive to eliminate the corrupt practice of collecting revenue in cash, which has led to significant financial losses for the government as large chunks of revenue end up in private pockets.


He introduced an electronic means of payment, explaining the importance and urgency of the electronic use, assured to usher in a wave of development like never before in the annals of Onitsha North Local Government Area.


The Chairman of Ose Market, Chief Ikechukwu Umeanozie, thanked the Onitsha North Mayor and highlighted some of Governor Soludo's notable achievements, particularly in the area of security. He praised the Governor's strategic efforts to enhance security, which include effectively cordoning off the city at night to prevent crime and maintain public safety.


He also commend Hon Tony Nwora for being a good leader especially in using an open door policy, affirmed their unalloyed endorsement and support for his development strides. He presented a cup won as first position by women of OSE Market at a contested marching competition of all various market women in Anambra State.


* Nwegbo,  Achukwu-Jide and Mokwugwo are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

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