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Nigeria's fatal anti-bullet test (Darwin award finalist)
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| Wednesday, 17 December, 2003
| staff writer
Posted on 12/20/2003 6:27:15 AM PST by yankeedame
Last Updated: Wednesday, 17 December, 2003, 17:20 GMT
Nigeria's fatal anti-bullet test
In Africa the belief in witchcraft and charms is rife
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.
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 police spokesman Bode Fakeye.
AFP news agency reports that the traditional healer's skull was shattered after he insisted that a gun be fired at him.
Mr Akor had reportedly sought "insurance" against bullets from the traditional healer.
Belief in witchcraft and charms thrives in Africa.
Traditional healers are widely consulted for "cures" of various ailments and magical powers to protect their clients from a wide range of misfortunes.
TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: banglist; darwin; darwinaward; justshootme
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To: yankeedame
Better get a little voo-doo powder on that.
To: yankeedame
Definite candidate for the Darwin Awards.
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posted on
12/20/2003 6:31:04 AM PST
by
evad
(Most politicians lie, cheat and steal. It's all they know to do and they won't stop...EVER!)
To: yankeedame
Why was there no Darwin Alert?
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posted on
12/20/2003 6:31:23 AM PST
by
observer5
To: yankeedame
This sounds like what Dr. Dean is doing to himself and the Democrat Party..........
and the Witch is in the wings....
5
posted on
12/20/2003 6:31:27 AM PST
by
CROSSHIGHWAYMAN
(I don't believe anything a Democrat says. Bill Clinton set the standard!)
To: yankeedame
darwin award
To: yankeedame
I guess he never heard of animal testing first.
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posted on
12/20/2003 6:31:41 AM PST
by
VRWC_minion
(Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and most are right)
To: yankeedame
"In Africa the belief in witchcraft and charms is rife"
In Europe the belief in socialism and communism is rife.
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posted on
12/20/2003 6:32:53 AM PST
by
observer5
To: yankeedame
"
The client, Umaa Akor, has [not?]
been charged with homicide since the herbalist allegedly asked to be shot at, according to police spokesman Bode Fakeye."
Misprint?
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posted on
12/20/2003 6:33:30 AM PST
by
G.Mason
("the nine dwarfs never looked dwarfer, - but I'm not gloating", JohnHuang2)
To: yankeedame
I guess he didn't read the manual. You use BLANKS when testing these charms.
To: yankeedame
I know alot of guys is Texas that think they are both bullet proof and invisible.
To: yankeedame
"Walla-walla-bing..."
BANG!
To: Lonesome in Massachussets
Yet the libs want us to believe all cultures are equal. This is a sure sign that natural selection took place. The herd is now slightly smaller and a little wiser.
To: mhking
Hold muh (?), and watch this...
ping
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posted on
12/20/2003 6:37:05 AM PST
by
B Knotts
(Go 'Nucks!)
To: yankeedame
Wonder if Saddam bought any of this miracle cure for bullets?
As for the "product trial testing" ..
Another Darwin Award winner!
Speaking of which....
>
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posted on
12/20/2003 6:37:49 AM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(2004 - Who WILL the TERRORISTS vote for? - - Not George W. Bush, THAT'S for sure!)
To: MeeknMing
Darwin award ping!
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posted on
12/20/2003 6:38:32 AM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(2004 - Who WILL the TERRORISTS vote for? - - Not George W. Bush, THAT'S for sure!)
To: observer5
In Europe the belief in socialism and communism is rife....and in New York, and in California...
To: Lonesome in Massachussets
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posted on
12/20/2003 6:40:02 AM PST
by
dighton
To: evad
Definite candidate for the Darwin Awards. Stood behind his product, though.
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posted on
12/20/2003 6:41:37 AM PST
by
Grut
To: yankeedame
Oops! That was the wrong charm. He accidently put on the charm that would make him irrestible to women.
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posted on
12/20/2003 6:44:25 AM PST
by
scouse
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