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|V!RAL V!D£O OF PAST0R DAUGHT£R M!STAK£NLY S£ND H£R NVD£ V!D£0 M£ANT F0R H£R BOYFR!END T0 CHURCH WHATSAPP CH0!R GR0UP|ABUJA, Nigeria – A man who shot himself in the stomach while testing a ‘bulletproof’ charm has fled the Nigerian capital, and authorities are unable to locate him, according to the Advocacy for Alleged Witches, AfAW. Ismail Usman, a local herbalist, had used himself as the subject of a dangerous experiment, believing that the homemade charm would protect him from bullets. ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE
The incident occurred on November 23, 2024, in Kuchibuyi Village, Kubwa, when Usman shot himself with a shotgun in an attempt to test the effectiveness of his self-created ‘bulletproof’ charm.
The charm failed to offer any protection, leaving Usman with life-threatening injuries.
Following the incident, Usman was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital and later transferred to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital for further treatment.
However, his whereabouts remain unknown after he reportedly returned to Katsina for traditional treatment.
AfAW, an organisation dedicated to supporting victims of witch persecution and ritualistic violence, had planned to provide Usman with humanitarian assistance and use his case to raise awareness about the dangers of superstitions.
But those plans have been delayed as the police have been unable to trace Usman, even after conducting a search of his residence.
In a statement to AfAW, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Byazin, the division where the incident occurred, confirmed that Usman was no longer at the Gwagwalada hospital, and that he had fled the city.
“We were told that Mr. Usman had gone back to Katsina and could no longer be contacted. The police have no further information on his location,” said the DPO.
The police had initially planned to charge Usman with unlawful possession of firearms and attempted suicide.
However, with his whereabouts unknown, it appears unlikely that he will face legal action. “Usman has evaded justice,” said the DPO, adding that there were no signs of foul play in his disappearance, though he expressed concern over the failure to locate him.
The incident has raised questions about policing in Abuja and the capacity of law enforcement to track down suspects.
“How could someone simply disappear without a trace in this day and age?” said Leo Igwe, the director of AfAW.
“This case highlights not only the dangers of superstitions but also the challenges facing the Nigerian police in enforcing the law.”
Usman’s case is part of a broader trend in Nigeria, where belief in traditional charms and witchcraft has led to numerous incidents of self-harm and violence.
In this case, Usman’s misguided belief in the efficacy of the charm led to a life-threatening injury.
“This should serve as a warning to Nigerians that superstitions like ‘bulletproof’ charms are not only unfounded but also extremely dangerous,” Igwe added.
The police’s investigation has yet to determine whether Usman’s actions were part of a larger network of illegal charm-making or if he was acting alone.|V!RAL V!D£O OF PAST0R DAUGHT£R M!STAK£NLY S£ND H£R NVD£ V!D£0 M£ANT F0R H£R BOYFR!END T0 CHURCH WHATSAPP CH0!R GR0UP|
Meanwhile, authorities have recovered a homemade gun and an array of charms from his residence, indicating that the herbalist had been involved in a number of other dangerous practices. As of now, the police have not offered any updates on Usman’s whereabouts, and it remains unclear when or if he will be brought to justice....READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE
