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...

GOV. ALIA ATTENDS THANKSGIVING MASS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPMENT. (PHOTO).


 GOVERNOR ALIA ATTENDS THANKSGIVING MASS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPMENT


8th September, 2025  


Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on Sunday attended a Thanksgiving Mass at the Holy Ghost Parish, Makurdi, in honor of Hon. Hanmation Mark, Federal Commissioner at the National Assembly Service Commission, who celebrated his 40th birthday anniversary.


In his goodwill message, Governor Alia congratulated the celebrant, describing him as a devoted leader committed to service, community development, and youth empowerment. He commended Mark’s humility and loyalty, recalling his sacrifices in support of the church and the state.


The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure renewal and human capital development, citing ongoing road construction, hospital upgrades, school improvements, flood control measures, as well as new initiatives in artificial intelligence training, skill acquisition, the fashion and shoe-making industries, and the Benue Fruit Industry.


He assured the people of sustained efforts to restore peace and security, with support from the Federal Government, the First Lady, and international partners, while pledging to return displaced persons to their ancestral farmlands.


Hon. Mark expressed gratitude to God for the grace of life at 40, describing the event as a “birthday of gratitude,” and reaffirmed his confidence in the Governor’s leadership, urging continued prayers and support for the administration.

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