{
  "id": 7265660,
  "title": "Police detain officer over shooting of 7-yr-old boy in Akwa Ibom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/police-detain-officer-over-shooting-of-7-yr-old-boy-in-akwa-ibom",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T06:52:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/police-detain-officer-over-shooting-of-7-yr-old-boy-in-akwa-ibom/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An incident involving the alleged shooting of a seven-year-old boy by a police officer in Akwa Ibom State has led to the detention of an officer from the Quick Response Squad. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, the injury occurred during a routine stop-and-search operation along Abak Road. The incident prompted Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, to order the detention of Inspector Monday Okonta, who is accused of firing a smoke pistol. The child, currently in stable condition, was treated at a local hospital. CP Azare personally visited the family and ensured the matter would be thoroughly investigated. The Commissioner emphasized the need for professionalism, restraint, and respect for public safety and rights while carrying out lawful duties. He assured the family that the command would establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and would not shield or condone any act of misconduct, recklessness, or abuse of authority by any officer.",
  "summary": "The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has ordered the detention of an officer of the Quick Response Squad, QRS, over the alleged shooting of a seven-year-old boy in Uyo, the state capital. A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, on Sunday, said the CP […] The post Police detain officer over shooting of 7-yr-old boy in Akwa…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Akwa Ibom has only graveyard peace – ADC guber candidate, Udoedehe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/akwa-ibom-has-only-graveyard-peace-adc-guber-candidate-udoedehe",
        "published": "2026-09-14T06:22:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}