By; KELVIN OKPARA, Awka. A 10-year-old boy has killed his police inspector father, Okolie Amechi, with the deceased AK 4
By; KELVIN OKPARA, Awka.
A 10-year-old boy has killed his police inspector father, Okolie Amechi, with the deceased AK 47 rifle in Akwa Anambra State.
Spokesman for the state police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday via a statement said the incident, which occurred Sunday evening “was allegedly due to an accidental discharge by his 10-year-old son”
“The Anambra State Police Command has expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident that resulted in the death of Police Inspector Okolie Amechi in Awka.
According him, “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.
“Meanwhile, 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.
“Further developments would be communicated accordingly, please,” it said.
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