By Gbemiga Olamikan.
One Herbalist has ended up at Gbwagbalada Hospital after what he believed in failed him. The herbalist who reside at Kuchibuyi village in Abuja was reported to police for a quick response. Public Relations Officer SP Josephine Adeh disclosed that on November 23, 2024, an alarming incident unfolded in Kuchibuyi Village that drew the attention of the FCT Police Command.
She said, 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.
SP Josephine reported that, police conducted a thorough search of Usman’s home, recovering the homemade gun and an array of charms used in his reckless experiment. She said that investigations is going on as 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.
However, Commissioner of Police FCT, CP 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.”
Also SP Josephine stressed the importance of community vigilance that “It’s crucial for residents to look out for one another and report any suspicious activities.”
