Tragic Accidental Discharge Claims Life of Police Inspector in Awka
Tragic Accidental Discharge Claims Life of Police Inspector in Awka
A pall of sorrow hangs over Awka, Anambra State, following a deeply tragic incident where a police inspector, Okolie Amechi, was fatally shot by his 10-year-old son in what authorities have described as an “accidental discharge.”
The heartbreaking event unfolded on Sunday evening, June 15, 2025, when Inspector Amechi was on duty at a Polaris Bank branch. His three children, including the 10-year-old, had reportedly visited him. According to the Anambra State Police Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, the young boy, unaware that his father’s AK-47 rifle was loaded, allegedly pulled the trigger. The bullet struck Inspector Amechi in the back, claiming his life. Another of his children also sustained a hand injury in the unfortunate incident.
Inspector Amechi was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital but was tragically pronounced dead. The injured child is currently receiving medical attention and is reported to be in stable condition. The AK-47 rifle involved has been recovered by the police, and a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accidental shooting is underway.
The Anambra State Police Command has expressed its profound condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased inspector, mourning the untimely loss. This devastating incident has cast a somber light on the critical importance of firearms safety and the devastating consequences when such precautions are not strictly adhered to, particularly concerning the accessibility of weapons to minors.
