By Patrick Idowu
In a bizarre incident in Abuja, local herbalist Ismail Usman shot himself in the stomach while testing the efficacy of a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm.
This reckless act occurred on November 23 at Kuchibuyi Village, as confirmed by Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the FCT Police Command.
According to Adeh, Usman fired a shotgun at himself in an ill-fated demonstration of his charm’s protective capabilities.
Responding to a distress call from a bystander, Shandam Michael, officers from the Byazhin Division arrived at the scene to find Usman in critical condition.
Emergency responders quickly transported him to Kubwa General Hospital for urgent care, later transferring him to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital for further treatment.
Following the incident, police conducted a search of Usman’s residence, recovering a homemade firearm and a variety of charms linked to his dangerous experiment.
Investigations are ongoing, with Usman expected to face charges for unlawful possession of firearms and attempted suicide under Section 231 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria.
Areh stressed the need for community vigilance, urging residents to report any suspicious activities to prevent such incidents in the future.
