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...

KANO: SUSTAINED OPERATIONS AGAINST THUGGERY (DABA) ACTIVITIES: CP BAKORI CHARGES AREA COMMANDERS, DPO'S, TACTICAL COMMANDERS TO LAUNCH OFFENSIVES INTO THE CRIMINAL HIDEOUTS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND

15TH JUNE 2025


PRESS RELEASE


SUSTAINED OPERATIONS AGAINST THUGGERY (DABA) ACTIVITIES: CP BAKORI CHARGES AREA COMMANDERS, DPO'S, TACTICAL COMMANDERS TO LAUNCH OFFENSIVES INTO THE CRIMINAL HIDEOUTS


... Calls for community cooperations


The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD,  convened a strategic security summit with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical, and Operational Commanders on June 14, 2025 to discuss new measures to stamp out thuggery (Daba) activities in the Kano Metropolis.


2.  During the meeting, the Commissioner of Police issued matching orders for aggressive operations against thugs (Daba) in sustenance of peace and security in the areas. He emphasized that thuggery will no longer be tolerated and cautioned officers to ensure that such activities are nipped in the bud. The Commissioner also assured the people of Kano State that they will continue to enjoy uninterrupted peace and security, enabling them to sleep with their two eyes closed.


3.  As a result, the Police Command directs the implementation of robust security measures to root out  thuggery and promote peace and harmony in the state. These measures include:


- Intelligence-Led Raid Operations: The CP directed the officers to conduct intelligence-led operations in identified enclaves and apprehend the thugs; thereby taking the fight to their domains.

- Community Engagement: The CP directs robust community-oriented policing strategy through engagement with community leaders and residents to gather feedback and bespoke suggestions on how to improve security and safety.

- Collaboration: The Command will continue to collaborate with other security agencies and Stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to combating thuggery and related crimes.


4.  The Kano State Police Command reaffirms its unwavering commitment to maintaining law and public order in the State. Members of the public are urged to cooperate with the Police and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through our emergency contact numbers; 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.


DSP Abdullahi Hussaini,

Deputy Police Public Relations Officer,

For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command.

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