By Izunna Okafor, Awka
It was a tragic incident on Saturday in Awka, the Anambra State capital, as a police officer, Inspector Okolie Amechi, lost his life in an unfortunate accidental discharge caused his 10-year-old son.
According to the Anambra State Police Command, the incident occurred in the evening of June 15, 2025, when the young boy, unaware of the condition of the AK-47 rifle assigned to his father, reportedly pulled the trigger; and the bullet fatally struck Inspector Amechi in the back and also hit his second child in the hand.
It was gathered that the officer was immediately rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. The second child, however, is said to be responding to treatment at the hospital. The AK-47 rifle involved in the incident has since been recovered, while the deceased officer’s remains have been deposited at the morgue.
The Police Command, in an official statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, expressed deep sadness over the unfortunate incident.
While condoling with the family of the late officer, the Command also wished the injured child a speedy recovery, assuring of maximum support.
