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...

ANSG REHABILITATES BOATS IN RIVERINE COMMUNITIES TO BOOST EDUCATION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 ANSG Rehabilitates Boats in Riverine Communities to Boost Education 


By Rita Okonkwo 


Anambra State Government has rehabilitated boats in the riverine and hard to reach communities to ensure equitable education delivery across all regions in the State. 


The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) officials who visited Otuocha Riverine Base to inspect repairs and maintenance, were delighted that the restored boats would significantly improve access to education, providing residents with reliable transport solutions. 


The ASUBEB Chairman, Dr Vera Nwadinobi who led the team said that the visit was part of commitment to ensure that no child was denied access to quality education; and that teachers working in remote riverine communities were provided with revitalized boats to enhance their operational efficiency in schools. 


She commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the continued support to teachers, which aligns with his vision of improving education in undeserved areas.


 Present on the trip include ASUBEB Board Secretary, Lady Loveline Mgbemena; Board Member 1 and Otuocha Zone Coordinator, Hon Ify Anatune; Desk Officer for Boats and Other Related matters, Mr Ifeanyi Oduolisaeme; other senior officials;  and boat drivers,.


*Rita is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State*.

More photos below. 



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