A 10-year old son of a police inspector has killed his father in an incident the Police Command in Anambra State described as an “accidental discharge”.
A press statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga says the incident occurred in the evening of Sunday, June 15, 2025.
It reads, “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.
The Police Command expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident that resulted in the death of the police inspector.
“The AK47 rifle has been recovered while the remains of the deceased have been deposited in the morgue. “The Command while wishing the second victim a quick recovery, condoles with the family and friends of the late Inspector.”
