Tragedy struck in a small community in Edo State in the middle of the night when a young man was shot dead by a local herbalist during a charm test.
The victim, identified as 28-year-old Mike Apakta, had visited the herbalist, known as Baba Odu, to acquire a charm that would purportedly make him invulnerable to bullets.
According to eyewitnesses, Mike had approached Baba Odu with the request for the charm, believing that it would protect him from harm in any violent confrontation. The herbalist, who has been known for providing various traditional remedies and charms, assured Mike that he could make him bulletproof.
After preparing the charm, Baba Odu insisted on testing its effectiveness. In a shocking turn of events, the herbalist used a locally made gun to shoot Mike in the chest.
To the horror of those present, the charm failed, and Mike was fatally wounded. He died on the spot before any medical assistance could be rendered.
Local authorities have been alerted and have since taken Baba Odu into custody for questioning. The police spokesperson, confirmed the incident, stating, “We have arrested the herbalist involved in this unfortunate incident and investigations are ongoing. We urge the public to refrain from engaging in such dangerous practices.”
