There were tension , 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 .
