Young Man Dies After Stabbing Himself to Prove Spiritual Powers at Fire Festival

A man known as Sheihu, believed to be in his early twenties, reportedly died in Ghana after stabbing himself during a public ritual. The incident took place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at a youth-organised programme marking the annual Fire Festival in Salaga, East Gonja Municipality. Eyewitnesses say he used a knife on himself before a crowd in an attempt to demonstrate his supernatural abilities. He was rushed to Salaga Government Hospital with severe injuries but was later pronounced dead, throwing the community into shock. Residents have expressed concern over the dangers of such stunts. Local authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

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