Testing Anti-Bullet Charm Native Herbalist Shot n Killed 13 Yrs Old

An herbalist, now at large, had, at different occasions, successfully tested his charms, which was said to protect against bullets and cutlass, on Obumuneme.

There was chaos on Monday, August 8, 2016, when Ekene Oluka, a 26-year-old herbalist, allegedly shot and killed Obumuneme Oluka, a 13-year-old boy, while testing his anti-bullet charm on the teenager.

The incident happened at Amagu-Uwani, Mgboko, Aku of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State. 

It was learned that the herbalist, after covering Obumuneme’s body with his concoction, fired a shot, which went through his vital organs, leaving him dead.

Police Public Relations officer in the state, Ebere Amaraizu, confirmed the incident in a statement to newsmen, adding that the command had activated a manhunt for the fleeing herbalist.

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.”