Pandemonium broke out, yesterday, when a 26-
year-old herbalist, Ekene Oluka, allegedly shot and killed a
13-year-old, Obumuneme Oluka, while testing his anti-bullet
charm on the deceased.
The incident occurred at Amagu-Uwani, Mgboko, Aku of Igbo-
Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State. It was gathered
that the herbalist, now at large, had, at different occasions,
successfully tested his charms, which was said to protect
against bullets and cutlass, on Obumuneme.
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 unconscious.
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.”
source: vanguard
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