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...

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY AND GRIEVOUS HURT IN NINGI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND


PRESS RELEASE  


SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY AND GRIEVOUS HURT IN NINGI


Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old suspect for armed robbery and causing grievous hurt to a commercial motorcyclist along Gada Maiwa–Zakara Road in Ningi Local Government Area.


On 11th May, 2026 at about 1400hrs, the suspect, Abdullahi Gambo, male, of Kanaka Village, Ganjuwa LGA, was reported to have attacked an Okada rider with a stick and struck him on the head. The victim sustained varying degrees of injury and was immediately rushed to a medical facility, where he is currently responding to treatment.


In the course of the attack, the suspect escaped with the motorcycle. However, he was pursued by the operatives of Ningi Division and locals, apprehended, and the stolen motorcycle was recovered immediately. 


During interrogation, the suspect voluntarily confessed to the offence. He is currently in custody and assisting investigators as the case is being processed for onward transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department, (SCID) for discreet investigation and prosecution.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), condemned the act and reiterated the Command’s resolve to deal decisively with criminal elements threatening public safety. He further urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to the nearest police station for prompt intervention.


SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS 

Police Public Relations Officer

  

For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  

13th May, 2026.

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