A herbalist, Ismail Usman, has been left with life-threatening injuries after shooting himself in the stomach with a shot gun “in a misguided attempt to test the effectiveness of a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm”, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said.
A press release by the Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, stated as follows:
“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.
“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.
