A bricklayer, Rasheed Sulaiman, was shot dead while testing the potency of a bullet-proof charm given to him by a herbalist, in Asipa community, Osun state on Saturday.
He allegedly called his cousin, Siji, to follow him to a secluded place to test the charm.
After having worn the amulet, he gave a gun to his cousin to fire at him.
The cousin fired the shot and killed Sulaiman instantly.
The sound of the gunshot attracted the attention of residents in the area and policemen were called to intervene.
The incident was said to have triggered panic among the elders of the community who believed that some other youths might have similar charms.
He allegedly called his cousin, Siji, to follow him to a secluded place to test the charm.
After having worn the amulet, he gave a gun to his cousin to fire at him.
The cousin fired the shot and killed Sulaiman instantly.
The sound of the gunshot attracted the attention of residents in the area and policemen were called to intervene.
The incident was said to have triggered panic among the elders of the community who believed that some other youths might have similar charms.
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