THE Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police inspector, Okolie Amechi, who was accidentally shot by his 10-year-old son.
It said that the incident occurred on Sunday evening.
It explained that the son, who was unaware of the state of the AK 47 assigned to Amechi, pulled the trigger and struck his father in the back.
The Command also said the the inspector’s second child was struck in the hand due to the accidental discharge.
“The Anambra State Police Command expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident that resulted in the death of Police Inspector Okolie Amechi in Awka.
“The son unaware of the state, of the AK 47 rifle assigned to the inspector, pulled the trigger and struck the inspector in the back and his second child in the hand,” a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, read in part.
It further noted that Amechi was confirmed dead at a hospital, adding that the rifle had been recovered.
“Regrettably, Inspector Amechi was taken to the hospital and was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty while the second victim is responding to treatment.
“Also, the rifle has been recovered and the remains of the deceased have been deposited in the morgue.
“The Command while wishing the second victim a quick recovery, condoles the family and friends of the late inspector.”
