A herbalist, Ismail Usman, suffered a life-threatening injury while testing a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm. The incident occurred in Kuchibuyi village, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on November 23.
Usman used a locally fabricated gun to shoot himself in the stomach after fortifying himself with the charm. Unfortunately, the charm failed, leaving him severely injured.
FCT police command spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirmed the incident, stating that officers from the Byazhin Division rushed Usman to Kubwa General Hospital. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital.
Adeh 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 face charges for unlawful possession of firearms and attempted suicide, violating 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.”
