A herbalist named Ismail Usman suffered a life-threatening injury while testing a self-made “bulletproof” charm.
The incident took place on November 23 in Kuchibuyi village, located in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
According to reports, Usman, a herbalist, had prepared the charm and, believing it would protect him, used a locally fabricated gun to shoot himself in the stomach.
However, the charm failed, leaving the herbalist critically injured.
In a statement released on Saturday, the FCT Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident.
She stated that officers from the Byazhin Division responded to a distress call from a resident and promptly transported Usman to the Kubwa General Hospital for medical treatment.
Adeh added that due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital, where doctors are working tirelessly to save his life.
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She said, “A distress call from Shandam Michael reported a shocking event involving Ismail Usman, a local herbalist known for his unconventional methods. In a misguided attempt to test the effectiveness of a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm, Usman shot himself in the stomach with a shotgun.
“Unfortunately, the charm failed to protect him, resulting in life-threatening injuries. Officers from the Byazhin Division responded swiftly, arriving at the scene to find Usman in critical condition. He was quickly transported to Kubwa General Hospital for emergency treatment and later transferred to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital for further care.
“In the aftermath, police conducted a thorough search of Usman’s home, recovering the homemade gun and an array of charms used in his reckless experiment. ”
Adeh stated that Usman would be charged with unlawful possession of firearms and attempted suicide, both of which contravene Section 231 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria.
She said, “Investigations are ongoing, and Usman is expected to face charges for unlawful possession of firearms and attempted suicide under Section 231 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria.
“Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Olatunji Disu, condemned the incident, highlighting the dangers associated with illegal firearms.”
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