Native doctor testing bulletproof charm lands in hospital after shooting self in stomach
In a surprising turn of event, a native doctor known for his unconventional methods in the Federal Capital Territory, Ismail Usman has shot himself attempt to test the effectiveness of a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm.
It was gathered that Usman was testing his charm on his body in Kuchibiyi community in Bwari area council of the Federal Capital Territory when the incident happened.
Speaking on the incident, a resident, Samson Ayuba, Usman was testing the effectiveness of his locally made charm when it failed him on Thursday.
Ayuba said, “The man is a native doctor who prepares concoction and other traditional herbs.
“On Thursday, he tried to test a locally made gun on himself after he wore a bullet proof charm which failed to protect him,” he said.
The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh confirmed the unfortunate incident on Saturday.
She said that the incident occurred at Kuchibuyi Village on November 23 when the herbalist opened fire on himself with shotgun to test his bulletproof charms.
The Police image maker said upon receipt of a distress call from one Shandam Michael, officers from the Byazhin Division responded swiftly only to find Usman in critical condition.
She said the herbalist 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”, Josephine said.
She further noted that investigations were ongoing, stating that 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.
The Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Command, stressed the importance of community vigilance. “It’s crucial for residents to look out for one another and report any suspicious activities.”
A similar incident occured in August 2024, when a 19-year-old native doctor, Timothy Dauda shot his client, Alex Ezekiel, to death during an “anti-bullet” charm trial in the Onumu community, near Igara, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state.
The Edo State Police Command public relations officer, SP Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident said operatives from the Igarra Divisional Police Station in Akoko-Edo arrested the suspect.
It was gathered that the suspect allegedly claimed to specialise in preparing charms against gunshots and machete cuts.
The deceased was said to have visited the native doctor to obtain a charm but died after the charm failed during a test involving a gunshot.
He succumbed to his injuries despite being rushed to a hospital in Igarra.
