Breaking News: Nigerian Police Inspector Shot Dead by 10-Year-Old Son

By Emmanuel Kwada

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday, June 15, 2025, around 9:40 p.m., at Polaris Bank in Awka, Anambra State, where Inspector Okolie Amechi was shot dead by his 10-year-old son, Dominion Vincent. The incident happened while the officer was on duty and was visited by his three sons.

According to an internal police wireless message, Dominion was playing with his father’s service AK-47 rifle, which had been negligently cocked and left without the safety on. Unaware of the weapon’s state, Dominion pulled the trigger from behind his father, fatally hitting him in the spine. The bullet also struck his youngest brother, Emmanuel, aged 6, who sustained gunshot injuries.

Both victims were rushed to Amaku Specialist Teaching Hospital, Awka, where Inspector Amechi was pronounced dead on arrival. Emmanuel is currently responding to treatment for his injuries. The weapon has been secured, and the case has been sent to the Central Police Station in Awka for investigation.