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 SECURITY: POLICE RECEIVES FORCE ADVANCE TACTICAL TEAMS AS THE COMMAND STEPS UP SURVEILLANCE WITH HELICOPTERS AND DRONES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA SECURITY: POLICE RECEIVES FORCE ADVANCE TACTICAL TEAMS AS THE COMMAND STEPS UP SURVEILLANCE WITH HELICOPTERS AND DRONES


As part of ongoing efforts to guarantee safety and ensure a hitch-free Governorship Election in Anambra State, the Anambra State Police Command has received the Force Headquarters Advance Tactical Teams deployed to strengthen the security architecture across the State.


The deployment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, is in line with the Force’s strategic operational plan to reinforce local formations with additional manpower and advanced technical support, including helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance.


Receiving the tactical teams in Awka, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps PhD expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for his unwavering support and commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in Anambra State. 


According to the CP, the aerial surveillance will complement ongoing land patrols by tactical units, intelligence operatives, and police special squads strategically deployed across all 21 Local Government Areas of the State. He emphasized that the combined efforts of the Command and the newly arrived tactical operatives will further enhance visibility policing, intelligence- driven operations, and rapid response to emerging threats.


The CP stated that the deployment of helicopters and surveillance drones will enable real-time monitoring of key locations, border communities, and flash points, while ground teams will maintain robust patrols and checkpoint operations across all the 21 Local Government Areas of the State.


He reaffirmed the Command’s readiness to collaborate with sister security agencies and other stakeholders in maintaining peace, law and order, especially as the Governorship Election draws closer.


CP Orutugu further urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive of the Police, by promptly reporting suspicious persons or movements to the nearest Police Station or through the Command’s emergency hotlines: 07039194332 or 08039334002.


The Anambra State Police Command assures the good people of the State of its firm commitment to ensuring a secure environment where law-abiding citizens can go about their lawful duties without fear or intimidation.


SP Ikenga Tochukwu

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command


2nd November 2025.

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