A 26-year-old herbalist, Ekene Oluka, has allegedly shot and killed one 13-year-old Obumuneme Oluka while testing the potency of his anti-bullet charm on the deceased. The tragedy happened at Amagu-Uwani, Mgboko, Aku of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State.
The herbalist, now on the run, had, at different occasions, successfully tested his charms, which was said to protect against bullets and cutlass, on Obumuneme, villagers said. According to one villager, the herbalist, after decking Obumuneme’s body with his concoction, fired a shot, which pierced through his vital organs. It left him unconscious and he eventually died from the bullet wound.
Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, confirmed the incident to newsmen. He said the command had started a manhunt for the fleeing juju-priest.
Amaraizu said: “The herbalist, Ekene Oluka, from the same kindred with the deceased, had allegedly tested his charms for protection against guns on the deceased. It was further gathered that the suspect had earlier tested that of cutlass on the deceased, which allegedly worked out for him.
“However, this time it did not work, which caused severe injury on the head of the deceased, leaving him unconscious. “He was confirmed dead as he was being rushed to the hospital. The body was deposited at the hospital mortuary of Attah Memorial Hospital, Aku.
“Meanwhile, the suspect and his parents have deserted their homes to unknown destinations, while a manhunt for the fleeing suspect has been intensified.”
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