A herbalist named Ismail Usman is in critical condition after shooting himself in an attempt to test a bulletproof charm.
Gatekeepers News reports that Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh revealed this in a statement released on Saturday.
Adeh said Usman who is known for his unconventional methods had shot himself in the stomach while trying to test a self-made bulletproof charm which eventually failed on November 23.
The statement reads, “On November 23, 2024, an alarming incident unfolded in Kuchibuyi Village that drew the attention of the FCT Police Command.”
“On November 23, 2024, an alarming incident unfolded in Kuchibuyi Village that drew the attention of the FCT Police Command.”
“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.”
“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 said Usman will face charges for unlawful possession of firearms and attempted suicide which are both punishable offenses under section 231 of penal code.
FCT commissioner of police, Olatunji Disu condemned the incident, highlighting the dangers associated with illegal firearms.
He said, “This situation illustrates the serious risks of engaging in reckless behavior. We strongly advise the community to avoid such dangerous practices.”
