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Sh*cking Accident: Policeman Dies After 10-Year-Old Son Fires Gun
Inspector Okolie Amechi of the Nigeria Police Force has tragically died following an accidental shooting by his 10-year-old son, Dominion Vincent, while on duty at Polaris Bank in Awka, Anambra State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The heartbreaking incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Sunday at the bank’s premises located along Zik Avenue near Okeke Street.
According to an internal police report obtained by SaharaReporters, Inspector Amechi was on night duty when his eldest son mistakenly discharged a bullet from the officer’s AK-47 rifle. The shot fatally struck Amechi in the spine from behind.
The bullet also injured his six-year-old son, Emmanuel Vincent, who sustained gunshot wounds to his back and right hand.
Both were immediately taken to Amaku Specialist Teaching Hospital in Awka. Sadly, Inspector Amechi was declared dead on arrival, while Emmanuel is receiving medical care and responding to treatment.
The report revealed that the rifle—an AK-47 with Breach No. BA360691—had been negligently cocked and left without its safety catch engaged. The weapon was loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition.
At the time of the incident, Inspector Amechi was being visited by his three sons: Dominion (10), Wisdom (8), and Emmanuel (6). Dominion, unaware of the dangers, was reportedly playing with the loaded rifle when the fatal discharge occurred.
The rifle has since been recovered and secured, and the case has been transferred to the Central Police Station (CPS), Awka, for further investigation.
An excerpt from the internal police communication reads:
“Regret to inform you that on 15/06/2026, at about 9:40 p.m., Inspector Okolie Amechi (AP/No. 262498), while on duty at Polaris Bank, Awka, was fatally shot by his 10-year-old son, Dominion Vincent. The rifle involved had been cocked and left without the safety.”
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