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...

KIRFI ARMED ROBBERY: POLICE ARREST ONE SUSPECT, RECOVER STOLEN ITEMS AS MANHUNT FOR ACCOMPLICES INTENSIFIES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND


PRESS RELEASE  


KIRFI ARMED ROBBERY: POLICE ARREST ONE SUSPECT, RECOVER STOLEN ITEMS AS MANHUNT FOR ACCOMPLICES INTENSIFIES


The Bauchi State Police Command has recorded another operational success in its sustained fight against violent crime with the arrest of a suspect linked to a case of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery in Bara Village, Kirfi Local Government Area.


On 9th May 2026 at about 0600hrs, one Ibrahim, male of Bara Village, reported to the Bara Police Out Station that in the early hours of the same date, at about 0300hrs, five armed robbers forcefully invaded his residence. The assailants, armed with sticks and cutlasses, assaulted the complainant and carted away several valuables before fleeing the scene.


Items stolen during the attack included a bow and arrow, five mobile phones, two solar panels, and the sum of ₦422,000. Upon receiving the distress report, operatives attached to the Out Station, Kirfi Division swiftly swung into action. Through painstaking intelligence gathering and a prompt response, the team arrested one Naziru Alhaji Usman, male, aged 19 years, of Tudun Sullubawa Hamlet via Bara Village, Kirfi LGA.


During the arrest, operatives recovered key exhibits linked to the crime, namely one bow and arrow, one cutlass, and one solar panel. The suspect is currently in custody at the Out Station and is providing useful information to aid investigations.


Meanwhile, concerted efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining fleeing accomplices and recover remaining valuables. The Command has assured that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring that all those involved are brought to justice. The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Bauchi, for discreet and thorough investigation, after which the suspects will be charged to court.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), commended the swift response of the operatives and reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state. He further urged members of the public to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information, noting that community collaboration remains vital in the fight against crime.


For prompt response to distress calls, the public can reach the Command’s Control Room on 08151849417.


SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS  

Police Public Relations Officer


For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 


11th May, 2026.

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