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Anti-Bullet Charm Fails Test
A traditional healer in Nigeria has died after an anti-bullet charm he prepared failed a potency test. The healer, Ashi Terfa, was allegedly shot dead by a client in Benue state, during trials for his product. Damn! Now he wonât get to test his invisibility pill. The herbalist reportedly tied the charm round his neck and asked his client to shoot him to test its efficacy. The client, Umaa Akor, has been charged with homicide since the herbalist allegedly asked to be shot at, according to the police spokesman Bode Fakeye. Hey! Itâs capitalism. AFP news agency reports that the traditional healerâs skull was shattered after he insisted that a gun be fired at him. Mr Akor had reportedly gone for an âinsuranceâ against bullets from the traditional healer. Could be a market for flak-jackets in Nigeria. Belief in witchcraft and charms thrives in Africa. Traditional healers are widely consulted for âcuresâ of various ailments and magical powers to protect their clients from wide range of misfortunes. Posted by: Vlad the Muslim Impaler 2003-12-23 |
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