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 RESHUFFLES LEADERSHIP, APPOINTS NEW PRINCIPAL OFFICERS. (PHOTO).


  BENUE ASSEMBLY RESHUFFLES LEADERSHIP, APPOINTS NEW PRINCIPAL OFFICERS


11th September, 2025 


The Benue State House of Assembly has dissolved its former leadership structure and appointed new principal officers for both the majority and minority caucuses.


In a statement on Thursday, Press Secretary to the Speaker, Zape Michael Upaa, said the changes are designed to strengthen legislative business and enhance coordination within the House.


For the majority, Thomas Dugeri is now Majority Leader, with Abraham Jabi as Deputy Majority Leader. Cyril Ikong becomes Majority Chief Whip, while Simon Gabo takes the post of Deputy Majority Whip.


On the minority side, Abu Umoro has been named Minority Leader, supported by Cephase Dyako as Deputy Minority Leader. Samuel Jiji is the new Minority Whip, while Moses Egbodo assumes the role of Deputy Minority Whip.


The Assembly assured that further details on the reorganisation will be communicated in due course.

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