The Anambra police command says Okolie Amechi, an inspector, has died following an “accidental discharge” by his 10-year-old son.
A statement on Monday by Tochukwu Ikenga, police spokesperson in the state, said the incident occurred on Sunday evening at the inspector’s residence in Awka, the state capital.
Ikenga said the child pulled the trigger unaware that the AK-47 rifle assigned to his father was loaded, shooting the inspector in the back and injuring his younger sibling in the hand.
He said the inspector was immediately taken to a nearby hospital but was confirmed dead by the doctor.
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The police spokesperson added that the second victim is said to be responding to treatment, and further developments on the case would be communicated in due course.
“The AK-47 rifle has been recovered and the body of the deceased deposited in the morgue,” the statement reads.
“The command deeply regrets this unfortunate incident and extends its condolences to the family and friends of the late officer. We also wish the injured child a speedy recovery.”
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