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...

TROOPS NEUTRALIZE ARMED GUNMEN IN SUCCESSFUL AMBUSH OPERATION IN BARKIN LADI LGA OF PLATEAU STATE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 TROOPS NEUTRALIZE ARMED GUNMEN IN SUCCESSFUL AMBUSH OPERATION IN BARKIN LADI LGA OF PLATEAU STATE


​In a targeted strike against criminal elements operating within the Marit general area of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, have successfully executed a coordinated ambush on the evening of Tuesday, 21 April 2026. 


The operation, which took place at approximately 7:49pm, near Doruwa Babuje, was launched following the receipt of credible intelligence regarding the movement of armed gunmen known for terrorizing local communities through violent attacks, sexual assault, and armed robbery.


​Upon sighting the criminals, troops sprang a successful ambush on the marauders. In the ensuing firefight, 2 armed gunmen were neutralized, while several others fled into the surrounding bushes under the cover of darkness. 


During a search of the immediate area, troops recovered one locally fabricated rifle, 5 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jackknife, and a mobile phone.


Troops remain firmly in position within the general areas of Marit and Lajam villages to ensure the continued safety of residents as deliberate efforts are currently ongoing to track and apprehend other fleeing criminal elements. 


​Operation ENDURING PEACE remains committed to its mandate of protecting the lives and property of all law-abiding citizens and urges the public to kindly remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to the nearest security formation.


CHINONSO POLYCARP OTEH

Captain 

Media Information Officer 

Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE 

22 April 2026.


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