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 RECEIVES AN ALLEGED MURDER SUSPECT FROM THE MILITARY OVER ROAD AMBUSH ATTACK IN URUM: INTENSIFIES MANHUNT FOR OTHER SUSPECTS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA POLICE RECEIVES AN ALLEGED MURDER SUSPECT FROM THE MILITARY OVER ROAD AMBUSH ATTACK IN URUM: INTENSIFIES MANHUNT FOR OTHER SUSPECTS


The Anambra State Police Command on 5th February 2026 received a 52-year old male suspect, Ndibe Jude Onyenwe, from operatives of the 302 Artillery Regiment, Nigerian Army Cantonment Onitsha, in connection with an ongoing investigation involving conspiracy, attempted kidnapping, grievous bullet injuries, and murder in Urum.


The suspect is alleged to have conspired with one Felix Godwin and other persons currently at large to sponsor armed men for a violent ambush along the road in Urum, targeting unsuspecting members of the public.


During interrogation, Ndibe Jude Onyenwe reportedly confessed that Felix Godwin allegedly paid the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦500,000) through an Access Bank account to hire four gunmen from Ayamelum Local Government Area, alongside one Emeka (surname unknown) from Urum Community, who reportedly led the attack. He also stated that Felix mobilized him with the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (₦350,000) for the purchase of four packets of cartridges used in the operation.


During the deadly ambush, six persons sustained serious bullet injuries.


The suspect is currently undergoing further interrogation as investigations continue. Meanwhile, the Command has intensified efforts to apprehend other suspects still at large.


The Anambra State Police Command assures the public that further developments will be communicated in due course. The Command equally reiterates its commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring that justice is served.


SP Tochukwu Ikenga

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command


19th February, 2026

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