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...

BENUE ASSEMBLY MOVES TO REGULATE SOARING RENT PRICES . (PHOTO).


 BENUE ASSEMBLY MOVES TO REGULATE SOARING RENT PRICES 


14th July, 2025   


In a significant move aimed at addressing the growing concern over the high cost of rent in Benue State, the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aondona Dajoh, and Hon. Gbenda Terver have convened a stakeholders’ meeting to chart the way forward. The gathering is scheduled to hold on July 15, 2025, and will include landlords, house agents, and a select group of tenants.


The meeting, which is expected to be highly consultative, will provide a platform for participants to discuss the underlying causes of escalating rental prices in the state.


Citizen Television Newsroom learnt that, lawmakers hope that the dialogue will shed light on key challenges faced by both property owners and tenants, and help shape a fair regulatory framework.


According to the lawmakers, the Benue State House of Assembly is on the verge of taking a final decision to implement legislation aimed at regulating rental apartments. 


This comes in response to growing public outcry over exorbitant rent rates, particularly in urban centers such as Makurdi, Gboko, and Otukpo, where many residents struggle with housing affordability.


Stakeholders at the meeting will be expected to present firsthand experiences and practical suggestions that will guide the development of the proposed rent control laws.

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