Thursday, April 10, 2025 - A 14-year-old boy, identified as Okonkwo Obinna Emmanuel, has allegedly died while testing bulletproof charms in Edo State.
The incident happened at Iyamu village in the Illushi
community in Ubiaja, Esan South-East local government area of the State on
April 2, 2025.
It was gathered that the death of the minor was reported to
the police by his elder brother, Okonkwo Onyenbuchi.
A source, who disclosed this to newsmen on condition of
anonymity said a self-acclaimed native doctor, identified as Amechi Edozunor,
in collaboration with one Kelvin Ugru, allegedly performed a charm on the
victim to make him “invulnerable to bottles.”
He explained that during the ritual, the suspects reportedly
struck the boy’s head with a bottle in an attempt to prove the charm’s
effectiveness, leading to a fatal head injury.
He added that the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital
where he was receiving treatment but later died on April 5, 2025.
The source revealed that the remains of the deceased have
been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
The source, however, added that two suspects, including the
self-acclaimed native doctor, identified as Amechi Edozunor, and one Kelvin
Ugru, have been arrested in connection with the death of the minor.
It was learned that the suspects are currently being
detained in police custody for further investigation.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Edo
State Police Command, Moses Yamu, said he would get back to our Correspondent.
“Just give me some minutes; I will get back to you,” he
said.
But, at the time of filling this report, he was yet to call
back.
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