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How Policeman Was Killed By 10-Year-Old Son In Anambra

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jun 16, 2025

How Policeman Was Killed By 10-Year-Old Son In Anambra
An officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Inspector Okolie Amechi, has died in a tragic case of accidental discharge after being shot by his 10-year-old son while on duty at Polaris Bank, Awka, Anambra State.

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All Facts News reports that the incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Sunday at the bank's premises located along Zik Avenue by Okeke Street.

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Both victims were rushed to Amaku Specialist Teaching Hospital, Awka, where Inspector Amechi was confirmed dead on arrival. Emmanuel is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be responding.

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The signal detailed that Dominion, unaware of the danger, had been playing with the rifle, which had been negligently cocked and left without the safety catch engaged.

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The weapon involved, AK-47 Breach No. BA360691 was said to be loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition.

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"The incident occurred while the officer was being visited by his three sons - Dominion (10), Wisdom (8), and Emmanuel (6),ÔÇØ the report added.

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Following the incident, the rifle was recovered from the minor and secured, while the case has now been transferred to the Central Police Station (CPS), Awka, for formal investigation.

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The internal report read in part, "Good evening, Sir. Incident Report - Accidental Discharge - 15/06/2026.
Regret to inform you that on the above date, at about 9:40 p.m., Inspector Okolie Amechi (AP/No. 262498), who was on duty at Polaris Bank... was fatally shot by his 10-year-old son, Dominion Vincent. The weapon had been cocked and left without the safety.ÔÇØ

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