Tragedy struck when a resident of Ubiaja town in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, Emmanuel Okonkwo, list his life battle while testing a bullet proof charm by a self-style native doctor.
Police source said the teenager, was struck dead after a native doctor, Amechi Edozunor, in collaboration with one Kelvin Ugwu, made certain incisions on his body to fortify him against death either by gunshot, bottle or harmful weapons.
The Whistler (online) said to test the effectiveness of the alleged charm,the teenager was reportedly struck with a bottle on the head, leading to a fatal injury in his head.
Residents of the area, raised the alarm that attracted the attention of police personnel at a nearby Police Division, stormed Iyamon Village, Ubiaja after the ritual and apprehended two suspects linked to alleged murder of Okonkwo.
The victim’s elder brother simply identified as Onyenbushi, reported the incident to the police on April 2nd 2025.
TheNewspad reports that the victim was admitted to Wisdom Hospital where he was subsequently referred to Ogbeide Hospital, where he died on April 5, 2025.
Police authorities say investigation into the incident has began while the arrested suspects linked to the crime will appear in court soon.
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