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...

ANAMBRA POLICE CELEBRATES CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK: REAFFIRM SAFETY OF NDI ANAMBRA AS TOP PRIORITY AND ASSURES IMPROVED SECURITY SERVICE DELIVERY. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA POLICE CELEBRATES CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK: REAFFIRM SAFETY OF NDI ANAMBRA AS TOP PRIORITY AND ASSURES IMPROVED SECURITY SERVICE DELIVERY


The Anambra State Police Command today 8th October 2025 joined the rest of the Service delivery Agencies in celebrating the 2025 Customer Service Week, with the theme “igniting the spirit of service”. The celebration, which is held annually in the first week of October, provides an opportunity for the Command to appreciate the cooperation and support of the people of Anambra State for their partnership in promoting safety and peace across the State.


As part of the celebration, Divisional Police Officers, Area Commanders, and Heads of Tactical Units were seen engaging their host communities through open-door interactions, stepping up alternative dispute resolution strategies in addressing some complaints in their stations, engaging in security awareness sensitization walks, gifting the public as well as engaging in sanitation service within their area to promote mutual trust and collaboration.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps PhD in his goodwill message, reaffirms that the safety and security of Ndi Anambra remains the Command’s top priority. He emphasized that the Police are not only law enforcers but also public servants whose duty is to protect lives and property with empathy, fairness and professionalism. 


The CP urged officers and men of the Command to use the Week to reflect on their security service delivery and to strengthen their relationship with members of the public. He also encouraged them to continue to uphold discipline, courtesy and accountability in all interactions with the public. 


Happy Customer Service Week Ndi Anambra, your cooperation is not taken for granted. 


SP Tochukwu Ikenga

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command, Awka


8th October, 2025.

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