[Mhiz Rebecca]

A 26-year-old herbalist, identified as Ekene Oluka allegedly shot
and killed a 13-year-old, Obumuneme Oluka while testing his
anti-bullet charm at Amagu-Uwani, Mgboko, Aku of Igbo-Etiti
Local Government Area, Enugu state. It was gathered that the herbalist on different occasions,
successfully tested his charms, which was said to protect against
bullets and cutlass, on Obumuneme. However, after covering
Obumuneme’s body with his concoction, he fired a shot which
went through his vital organs and left him unconscious.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Ebere Amaraizu
confirmed the incident, adding that the command had activated a
manhunt for the herbalist saying:
“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 didn’t work and the boy
was confirmed dead as he was being rushed to the hospital. The
body was deposited at the hospital mortuary of Attah Memorial
Hospital, Aku .”