A tragic incident has occurred in Awka, where a 10-year-old boy accidentally shot his father, Police Inspector Amaechi Okolie, to death.
The boy also shot his older brother, who is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
The boy found a loaded rifle assigned to his father and pulled the trigger, unaware of its state, took it and pulled the trigger.
A press statement by the police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga revealed that while the police inspector was confirmed dead by a medical doctor after he was rushed to the hospital, his second son was still in hospital and responding positively to treatment.
The press statement by Ikenga read: “The Anambra State Police Command has expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident that resulted in the death of Police Inspector Okolie Amechi in Awka.
“The incident, which occurred on the evening of June 15, 2025, was allegedly due to an accidental discharge by his 10-year-old son. The son, unaware of the state of the AK 47 rifle assigned to the Inspector, pulled the trigger and struck the Inspector on the back and his second child on the hand.
“Regrettably, Inspector Amechi was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty at the hospital, while the second victim was said to be responding to treatment.
“Meanwhile, the AK47 rifle has been recovered, while the remains of the deceased have been deposited in the morgue.”
Ikenga said the command while wishing the second victim a quick recovery, condoled with the family and friends of the late Inspector.
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