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...

UPDATE: NIGERIA DOMINATES AFRICAN WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 12 MEDALS — 7 GOLD AND COUNTING. (PHOTO).

 


Nigeria dominates African Weightlifting Championship with 12 Medals — 7 Gold and Counting


Team Nigeria is lighting up the African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Mauritius, topping the medal table with a commanding performance that has seen the contingent bag 7 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze and counting as the competition enters its final stretch. 


Leading the gold rush are Rafiatu Lawal (59KG) and Didih Onome (55KG), who each clinched three gold medals in their respective categories. Lawal, a 2022 Commonwealth Games champion, once again proved her elite status, dominating her category with strength and poise.


“I came here prepared, and I knew I had to give it everything,” Lawal said. “The support from the Federation and the National Sports Commission has been incredible it gave us the edge. This gold is for Nigeria.” Onome, equally stellar in the 55KG class, highlighted the team’s resolve and patriotism. “We came to Mauritius on a mission to show the strength of Nigerian weightlifting,” she said. “Every lift is for the green and white. I dedicate these medals to Dr. Ibrahim Abdul and the NSC, whose leadership continues to inspire us.”


Edidiong Joseph also contributed to the medal haul, grabbing one gold and two silvers in the 73KG category. Tuesday Emmanuel added two silver medals and a bronze to solidify Nigeria’s lead.

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