A failed gun test has landed an Abuja-based herbalist, Ismail Usman, in a hospital as he is currently being treated for a life-threatening injury while testing a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm.
Usman reportedly carried out the experiment at the Kuchibuyi village in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on November 23.
He was said to have fortified himself with the charm and then fired himself with a locally fabricated gun, but the charm failed to protect him, leaving him severely wounded.
The FCT police command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said officers from the Byazhin Division arrived at the scene and rushed Usman to Kubwa General Hospital.
She said due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital, where doctors are working to save his life.
Adeh 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.
“In the aftermath, police conducted a thorough search of Usman’s home, recovering the homemade gun and an array of charms used in his reckless experiment. ”
Adeh said Usman would be charged for unlawful possession of firearms and attempted suicide, which violates Section 231 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria.
She said, “Investigations are ongoing, and 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.
“Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Olatunji Disu, condemned the incident, highlighting the dangers associated with illegal firearms.”
