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 YELUTIDE SECURITY ADVISORY ON TOWN UNION ELECTIONS: POLICE WARN MISCHIEF MAKERS, URGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES TO RESPECT DECISIONS OF CONSTITUTED AUTHORITIES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA YELUTIDE SECURITY ADVISORY ON TOWN UNION ELECTIONS: POLICE WARN MISCHIEF MAKERS, URGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES TO RESPECT DECISIONS OF CONSTITUTED AUTHORITIES


The Anambra State Police Command has issued a security advisory to communities across the State scheduled to conduct their respective town union elections during the Yelutide period.


In view of this, the Police warn mischief makers, troublemakers, and individuals with criminal intentions to stay away from all election venues and desist from acts capable of causing tension, violence, or breakdown of law and order in any community.


The Command further urges community members, candidates, supporters, and all interested parties to exercise restraint, respect constituted authorities, and refrain from taking the law into their own hands before, during, and after the elections. Disputes or grievances arising from the process should be channeled through lawful and established mechanisms.


The Command recognizes that town union elections are vital community activities that contribute to grassroots leadership and development. However, it emphasizes that such exercises must be conducted peacefully, orderly, and strictly in line with existing laws, guidelines, and decisions of constituted authorities.


To ensure the safety of lives and property, the Police, in collaboration with other security agencies, will deploy adequate personnel and resources to strategic locations across affected communities. Any person or group found engaging in violence, intimidation, unlawful assembly, or other criminal activities will be arrested and dealt with in accordance with the law.


Also, Traditional rulers, town union executives, elders, youth leaders, and stakeholders are encouraged to work closely with security agencies to promote peace and ensure the successful conduct of the elections.


The Anambra State Police Command reassures residents of its commitment to maintaining peace, public safety, and security throughout the Yelutide season and beyond, and calls on all citizens to cooperate with security agencies in the collective effort to keep Anambra State safe and peaceful.


SP Ikenga Tochukwu

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command


27th December, 2025

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