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.”
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