Juju fails as man dies after allegedly stabbing himself during fire festival in Salaga
A young man identified only as Sheihu is reported to have died after allegedly inflicting stab wounds on himself while attempting to demonstrate what witnesses described as spiritual powers during activities associated with the annual Fire Festival in Salaga.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, June 24, during an event organised by local youth as part of the festival celebrations.
According to eyewitness accounts, the deceased, believed to be in his 20s, used a knife on himself before a gathering of spectators in an apparent effort to prove his supernatural abilities.
However, the demonstration is said to have gone tragically wrong, leaving him critically injured.
He was immediately rushed to the Salaga Government Hospital for medical attention but was later pronounced dead.
The incident has left residents of the community shocked and saddened, with many expressing disbelief over the circumstances surrounding the young man's death.
Authorities are expected to investigate the matter to establish the exact circumstances that led to the incident.
Community leaders have meanwhile urged young people to refrain from engaging in dangerous acts that could endanger their lives and the lives of others.