[BREAKING] Edo: Charm Test Turns Deadly as 14-Yr-Old Boy Dies After Bottle-Smashing Bulletproof Ritual
Illushi, Edo state – Residents of Iyamu Village in Illushi, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, are reeling from shock following the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy, Okonkwo Obinna Emmanuel.
The teenager died after a supposed “bulletproof” charm ritual went horribly wrong.
The incident, which occurred on April 2, 2025, was allegedly orchestrated by a self-styled native doctor, Amechi Edozunor, and his associate, Kelvin Ugru.
In a bid to convince the boy of the charm’s power, the suspects reportedly smashed a bottle on his head, a move that led to a fatal injury.
Fatal Blow: Charm test fails to protect
According to eyewitness accounts, the charm was supposed to shield Obinna from harm. But when the bottle hit his head, he collapsed immediately and began bleeding profusely.
Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, the teenager passed away three days later, on April 5, from head trauma.
Speaking with journalists, a local resident said:
“It was a tragic moment for the whole community. Nobody expected that a child would lose his life in such a senseless act.”
Police confirm arrests, await detailed report
The matter was formally reported to the police by the deceased’s elder brother, Okonkwo Onyenbuchi. Both Edozunor and Ugru have been arrested and are currently in custody.
Edo state Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the development.
“We are aware of the case and arrests have been made. Full details will be provided once the division handling the matter files its report,” he said.
Community in mourning, calls for awareness
The tragedy has plunged the quiet community into mourning and stirred fresh conversations about the growing influence of dangerous fetlsh practices among youth in rural areas.
A community leader, who pleaded anonymity, said:
“There’s an urgent need for enlightenment. These fetlsh beliefs are destroying our young ones. This shouldn’t be happening in this age.”
The incident adds to a growing list of ritual-related deaths across the country, prompting renewed calls for tighter regulation of traditional practices and improved youth education on the dangers of superstition.
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