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...

SOKOTO STATE GOVERNMENT PROCURES 10 ADDITIONAL PATROL VANS, 150 MOTORCYCLES TO FIGHT BANDITRY. (PHOTO).


 Sokoto State Government Procures 10 Additional Patrol Vans, 150 Motorcycles To Fight Banditry



In a bid to support security agencies in their fight against banditry, the Sokoto State Government has procured 10 new Hilux patrol vans and 150 motorcycles to enhance patrol in the areas affected by banditry in the state. 


The Secretary to the state government,  Muhammad 

Bello Sifawa who presented the keys of the vehicles to  representatives of the Police, Army, Air Force, and DSS, said the donation followed a request for logistical support by the security agencies to enhance their operations against insecurity in Sokoto State.


According to Sifawa, the 10 vehicles are in addition to the 170 vehicles earlier procured and distributed by the Ahmed Aliyu-led administration since inception, aimed at equipping security operatives to effectively combat banditry


He reassured the public of the administration’s determination to work hand in hand with security agencies to safeguard lives and property, stressing that security remains a top priority on Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s 9-point agenda


The SSG urged security agencies to use the vehicles judiciously to make the state safer while also appealing to residents to support the government's efforts with  useful information that could aid security operations.


Speaking on behalf of the benefiting agencies, the Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Musa, assured that the vehicles and motorcycles would be deployed strictly for the purpose they were provided. He reiterated the readiness of security agencies to secure every part of the state and called on citizens to support them, particularly through intelligence sharing and timely tip-offs.


Musa commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his swift response to their request for additional logistical support, which he said would significantly strengthen ongoing operations.


A breakdown of the Allocation indicates that police and Army were given 4 Hilux vans each,while the DSS and Airforce received 1 vehicle each. As for the motorcycles, the Army got 20, police 15, and the Airforce received 4.

More photos below. 




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