Anambra police inspector killed by accidental discharge from son
The Anambra Issue Police Shriek the old day confirmed the loss of life of Inspector Okolie Amechi, who became by chance shot by his 10-twelve months-former son in Awka, the recount capital.
The tragic incident came about over the weekend when Amechi’s son inadvertently discharged an AK-47 rifle assigned to the officer. The the same bullet reportedly struck Amechi’s 2nd son on the hand.
Police Public Family individuals Officer, Toochukwu Ikenga, acknowledged: “The Anambra Issue Police Shriek has expressed sadness over the sorrowful incident that resulted in the loss of life of Police Inspector Okolie Amechi in Awka,” Ikenga acknowledged.
He added, “The incident, which came about on the night time of June 15, 2025, became allegedly attributable to an unintended discharge by his 10-twelve months-former son. The son, unaware of the recount of the AK-47 rifle assigned to the Inspector, pulled the dwelling off, inserting the Inspector on the support and his 2nd little one on the hand.”
Amechi became confirmed dead by a doctor at the medical institution, while the 2nd son is presupposed to be responding to treatment. The AK-47 rifle aroused by the incident has been recovered, and the deceased’s physique has been deposited in a morgue.
Ikenga added, “The listing, while wishing the 2nd victim a immediate restoration, condoles with the family and guests of the leisurely Inspector.”
The police spokesperson assured that updates on the case would be supplied as investigations continue.
