Vigilante Shoots Self Dead To Prove Charm

A show of bravery and gallantry turned awful as a member of Isan Gona Vigilante Group, Ahmadu Maikare of Gidan Jimina village of Malumfashi LGA shot himself dead while testing a new charm meant to protect him from gunshots.
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It was gathered that members of the vigilante group had converged at the residence of their leader, Sumaila Rabiu, at Dubul village in Matazu LGA to take part in a traditional ceremony and initiate new members when the incident happened.
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Maikare was in the middle of the gathering to display the charms.
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He wrapped himself up in the charms, did incantations, picked a dane gun and fired on himself. He died instantly.
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Members of the vigilante groups fled after the incident. His relatives and friends stayed back to remove his corpse.
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The Police Public Relation DSP Gambo Isah has since confirmed the incidence and said investigation on going on the matter.