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According to report, the brothers and sisters of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria under the Leadership of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky witnessed the reverting to Islam of a 16 year old girl.


The girl was formerly a Christian and went to the venue where they were holding a program in Abuja and expressed her interest to convert to Islam.


In an Interviewed with Pointer Express correspondent in Abuja shortly after her conversion to Islam Ifesinachi Anih said her decision was in line with her belief and conviction in Islam as the true religion of Almighty Allah SWT and the only way mankind will get salvation. Ifesinachi who is SS2 student of Apo Resettlement Secondary School in Apo District of Abuja, hails from Okano local Government of Enugu State in Eastern Nigeria, she explained that she notified her parent the intention of conversion to Islam but they disagreed with her later on she made up her mind to choose the true religion.

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Yesterday, September 16th, people heard the agonizing cries of a mentally challenged woman, begging people not to let her die. She was on the streets and in labour. Good spirited Nigerians heard her cries and helped her deliver her baby on Ayodele street in Ebute Metta around 4 am before calling the Lagos State Emergency number, who came and carried her and the baby to Lagos State Island Maternity hospital where she and the bouncing baby boy are doing well.

The baby has since been named Ambode. The woman and her baby are currently on the 3rd floor, ward 3A Island Maternity Lagos, in case anyone wants to visit with food and clothes.

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“Pastor Adeboye’s Gulfstream G550 luxury jet was manufactured in Savannah, Georgia State in the US. The jet, which was made in 2013 is far newer than the one bought by Pastor TB Joshua. Pastor Adeboye took delivery of his brand new jet in May 2015. e learned that, with the arrival of the US-registered jet, N730EA Gulfstream G550, Pastor Adeboye has jettisoned an older Gulfstream GIV with tail number N707EA that used to ferry him around the world on his preaching missions. Our sources said the leader of the Redeemed Church personally owns Emmanuel Aviation to which the two jets are registered both in the US and Nigeria.

A source just sent [url]Nigerianewsheadlines.com[/url] exclusive photos of the alleged private jet. In the photos sent to me, the cleric boldly emblazoned his initials ‘EA’ alongside the RCCG logo of a dove on the tail of the plane.

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A Kenyan maid was arrested for using her urine to prepare meals for her boss and family ..According to Modern Kenyan Corps, she did it because she was maltreated by her boss' family.
The 19-year-old girl was caught after her boss decided to install a Close Circuit Camera in the house following cases of housemaids maltreating kids left in their care. He was shocked to see the girl urinating in a pot of soup she was preparing.

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The remains of 32-year-old Dapo Olasore, who was allowed to drown by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have been recovered by residents of the Agboyi Community in the Alapere area of Lagos State. It was learnt that the body of the victim floated around 9pm on Monday.

Dapo had fallen into a river when officials of the NDLEA stormed his vicinity, but the men allegedly asked a boat operator who had wanted to rescue him not too.

A resident who confirmed the body, said; “His remains have been found. His body floated around 9pm some distance away from where he drowned; it was bloated and smelly.”

His relatives from Ibadan have also started arriving for his burial. But said they would have to first get a police report to avoid any form of trouble with the authorities. Some traditional rites will also be carried out before he is finally buried. May his soul rest in peace

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It was a bad day in the office for a suspected armed robber who was unfortunate to be caught while members of his gang escaped in a operation that went awry at Hanson Close, Olateju Road in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State.

The hapless thief whose reportedly stabbed a man while dispossessing him of his possessions, was set upon by residents of the area who vented their anger on him and he was tied up, beaten blue and black, with blood gushing out of almost every part of his body.

God must have wanted to give him a second chance because while the angry mob went in search of tyres and fuel to set him ablaze, a passing Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) patrol team went to his rescue and he was taken to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) where he is undergoing treatment.

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President Buhari and the GMD of NNP Ibe Kachiukwu met with the Chief Executive Officer of Total plc, Patrick Pouyanne at Le Maurice hotel in Paris in France today September 15th.

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President Buhari today met with France president, Francoise Hollande.

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The Bajan princess wore this super-feisty thigh high strappy sandals as she attended a gig in New York on Monday night. Would you rock it. ladies? See more photos after the cut...

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A baby boy had his skull pieced back together 'like a jigsaw' because of a rare condition.

Jake Wall was born with craniosynostosis, a rare condition that causes an abnormally shaped skull.

The irregular skull shape can cause persistent headaches, learning difficulties, eye problems and other symptoms.

At less than a year old, Jake underwent an intricate operation where surgeons cut his skull from ear to ear and reconstructed it in a process his mum Julie, 36, described as "like a very intricate jigsaw".

He is now back at home in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, with his parents Julie and Kev, 38, sister Lucy-Faye, 10, and brother Ollie, five.

Jake Wall after he had reconstructive surgery to his skull
Hospital: Jake had to undergo reconstructive surgery to his skull

Julie, a nursery nurse, said: "I knew immediately that there was something wrong with Jake's head, but I was told it was moulding from the delivery which would go down."

However as Jake was six weeks premature, and on the advice of doctors, the parents thought he would grow out of it.

Julie said: "I repeatedly asked the doctors if there was something wrong with his head but they consistently told me there wasn't, so we accepted it and carried on getting to know our son.
Mercury

A scan of jake wall's head showing the line across his skull
Abnormality: A scan of Jake's head showing an unusual shape

"At his eight week check at the special care baby unit the doctor was unhappy with his head circumference measurements.

"He was sent for an X-ray, followed by a CT scan which told us he had craniosynostosis and would need surgery."

Jake had surgery in January this year.

Jake wall's skull before the operation
"We attended a pre-op the week before and I think I cried every day in the build up to surgery. Jake wall's skull before the operation Recovery: Jake's skull is now a normal shape

"We attended a pre-op the week before and I think I cried every day in the build up to surgery.

"Leaving the room was without a doubt the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but I knew we were doing it to secure Jake's future and keep him safe.

"I never want to feel that frightened again.

"I remember asking to please look after my baby.

"Nothing quite prepared me for seeing Jake after surgery. It had been the longest day of my entire life, just waiting for news. He was very swollen and very very pale."


Jake Wall, 14 months, with his mum Julie, 36 from Leamington Spa
Healthy: Jake, now 14 months, and his mum Julie

After the surgery Jake was so swollen he could not even open his eyes.

But just four days later he was discharged and the swelling was rapidly going down.

Jake is now aged 14 months old and thriving.

Julie said: "The operation seemed to wake him up, so to speak.

"He is doing everything that a 14 month old should do, but he is given some allowances for being premature and having faced a major operation.

"His scar is less and less noticeable, his hair is growing back well and the scar is becoming much less red."


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Despite the restrictions imposed by the Lagos state government recently, trailer and tanker drivers are still moving around freely in the city during the day.

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Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday awarded a N500,000 scholarship each to two first class law graduates of University of Ilorin, Mohammed Abdullahi Tosin from Irepodun L.G.A and Adam Mohammed Ndakuku from Edu L.G.A, both from Kwara state. According to Saraki, the scholarship fund was drawn from his pension as a former Governor of Kwara state.

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Residents of Azare, Bauchi State and Nigerians in general are still in shock owing to the news of a woman who reportedly gave birth to slippers – yes, slippers.

According to an exclusive NTA report, 25-year-old Amina Usman who had no history of pregnancy was rushed to the Azare General Hospital because she was complaining of movements within her womb.

Some drugs were then prescribed by the Principal Nursing Officer, Ahmad Yaro for her to reduce the pain. According to Yaro, few minutes after Amina was discharged, his attention was called that Amina had been delivered of a slippers.


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Following the Ojuelegba trailer tragedy which claimed 3 lives last week, the Lagos state government has now declared it an offence for heavy duty vehicles, such as trailers and trucks, to move between 6am and 9pm...
Ministry of Transportation Permanent Secretary, Mr Oluseyi Whenu told reporters on Saturday that trailer contravened Section 2 (i) and 2 (ii) of the Traffic Law.
Government, he said, would, henceforth, go tough against any trailer and long vehicle that contravened the law, adding that the vehicle will be impounded and the owner fined.

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Sunshine Football Star Footballers were this evening held hostage by fans who were displeased over their game against the Oluyole Warriors at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan Oyo state this evening. Here are some photos from the stadium as they were supposedly being held hostage...

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Popular and beautiful Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, is known for a number of things: her talent, her humor, and of course, her beauty...she took the pic on set on a new movie shes working on..

"Just did a breast enlargement #how do u see it#" She wrote

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Pictures of worshipers at Villa Chapel today

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Edo state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole and his wife, Iara, attended the Edo National Associations Convention which held in LA yesterday Saturday September 5th.

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Kabiru Sokoto, a member of Boko Haram sect accused of facilitating bomb attacks on the police headquarters in Sokoto State and some other government organizations in the state between 2007 and 2012 was yesterday September 4th sentenced to life imprisonment by a Abuja based high court.
Presiding judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola found Kabiru guilty of also having prior knowledge of the bomb attack at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church on December 25th 2011.

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Found the pic on Twitter. How amazing is it if true...
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In many places in Igboland, the python is regarded as a ‘sacred being’ which no one is expected to kill, harm or maltreat. It is an age-long observance because to most Igbo communities, Eke or python is seen as the symbol of the sea or river goddess. It protects and provides for the people, both in terms of wealth, fertility and long life. To the people, eke is a harmless ‘being’ and it is actually harmless to those who do not kill it. To them, eke symbolises peace, prosperity and abundance, especially in the waters.

At Umuohi, Okija, in Ihiala local government area of Anambra State, a man called Ukata Nnanna in an interview gave a clearer picture of why the eke has come to be regarded as being so sacred and in some places is worshipped as a goddess.

"The story of eke we have here is sacred and different. But before we go on, it is good to point out that the mystery surrounding eke is greater than most of us can actually understand. Our own case is quite peculiar. In the olden days, our people used to provide shelter for strangers. This was how the issue of eke became a symbol of respect and regards here in our village", Nnanna said, grinning and shaking his head repeatedly.

"There was one certain aged widow who was said to have been driven away by her husband people. She set out on a journey, a journey she did not know where it would take her. When she got to Umuohi, Okija, she stopped and begged our people to provide a place for her to rest her feet. She was by then too tired to continue on her way.

"Our people did not only give her a place to settle down, she was also asked to remain with us. Without knowing it, our people had given shelter and hope to a woman with plenty of mysterious powers. Before the woman died she made a lot of promises to our people. In the first place she asked that her house be built by the riverside. No one knew why she made that sort of request. But then at her death she decreed that no Umuohi woman should be maltreated by her husband people. And wherever she is married to, on the first night of her arrival, a python would appear to encourage and strengthen her. To date, this situation still exists; that once an Umuohi woman is being threatened at her husband’s place, a python appears, sometimes a very big one that would frighten people out of their wits. For this reason, a lot of people are skeptical about marrying an Umuohi woman.

"The woman did not even die. She turned into eke. She lives inside the Okpu stream or if you like river, which is along Owerri-Onitsha road, Anambra state. There you can see this big python and it comes out once the sun is out to suntan. This is what it does everyday. It is so huge that a lot of people are scared of it," Nnanna stressed. "But we the Umuohi people are not," he boasted.

The python which is called eke ogwugwu-mili therefore is said to be the mother of all the pythons that litter the length and breath of Igboland. Today, anyone who kills or maims eke either knowingly or unknowingly is compelled to buy all the necessary materials with which to bury it. These range from white cloth, to coffin, kola nuts, white chalk and so on. The coffin would be placed in a conspicuous place where passers-by are wont to pay condolences and show some sign of remorse. Where one fails to bury the eke in the traditional way, more stringent punishments will be placed on him and members of his family. Sometimes he would be ostracised or banished from the land depending on the circumstances of the death of the python. Some even have small pox sickness placed on them.

It is because of all these that eke does not bite the natives of Okija and other places where these observances are made. If eke bites one by error, all it does is to hiss, and then the bite will have no effect on the person. Even then, Christians also obey the law; they too do not kill eke. Why would anyone kill it when it does not harm him? Some people would often ask. Eke is a common sight in many places in Igboland where they are at liberty to crawl without let or hindrance. There is the eke Idemili (for Idemili, river). There is also eke Ogba which is supposed to be the king of all the pythons. That one lives inside huge forests and so has no contact with human civilization.

Each area gives the eke a name according to what it does for them and the deity it represents. For some, it is eke atamili’ or eke nkwo ocha, all in the name of what place it has in their communal lifestyle and existence. Today at Umuohi, Okija, eke still remains their symbol, some kind of rallying point. And you are not expected to treat their daughters with disdain and disrespect.

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Pictured above is Nigerian born Spanish lawyer, Helen Mukoro,who emerged the presidential candidate of an opposition party for the forthcoming election in Spain.

She set a new record as the first woman and an immigrant to emerge presidential flag bearer of a political party. She will be running on the platform of Union De Todos, a party she founded earlier this year.
Helen, who is also a forensic expert and author of many books, was born in Delta State and worked briefly in the Governor’s Office before she travelled to Spain in 1992. She gained prominence in Spanish politics, when she founded a political party and later became the first Nigerian-Spanish to contest for the Mayor of Denia in May this year. Although she lost the election, her popularity soared higher as several people endorsed him for the highest office in the land.

Helen holds several academic qualifications. Aside graduating in Law at the Spanish National University Alicante, she also holds a Master degree in Criminology, Masters degree in Social Education, a post graduate certificate in Tax and Labor Management, a post graduate certificate in Forensic Psychology, and a post graduate certificate in Immigration and Domestic Violence. She worked as a legal consultant (Immigration Department) at the Red Cross Society, Spain and presently owns a legal firm. She served as the CEO and President at the African Europe Chamber of Commerce. CEO/President at National Agency of Forensic Experts, Mediators and Technical Professionals of Spain and Europe.

Helen had followed the trail of the United States President, Barack Obama, who was the first African-American to win the presidency.

The 2015 Spanish general election would be held on or before Sunday, December 20, 2015, as provided by the Spanish constitution and the Organic Law of the General Election Regime of 1985. The ruling People’s Party (PP), led by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, will seek re-election for a second term in office, while the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) will struggle to return to power after four years in opposition. The election will be marked by the rise of new parties Podemos (Spanish for “We can”) and Citizens.

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The Nigerian Army has retaken the economic and strategic town of Gomboru Ngala, Borno State, from the Boko Haram terrorists group today. The triumphant troops are said to be busy with clearing and mopping up patrols. Details later...

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Saraki and Dogara pictured at the UN Conference of Parliamentary heads in NY today.

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The Governor of Lagos State, Akunwumi Ambode, in his bid to boost the Health Sector has commissioned 20 Mobile Care Units & 26 Transport Ambulances for the state. His Deputy, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule was also present at the commissioning

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On Tuesday, August 25, a Rwandan pastor, Salim Mikdad, conducted what is arguably the largest conversion of Christians to Islam after he successfully got all 480 members of his congregation to switch faiths, Africa Metro reports.

One of the church members revealed that they all turned up for a church service only to be forced to convert to Islam by their pastor. Mikdad also got the church converted into a mosque during the conversion ceremony. It is reported that an Islamic cleric had preached to Pastor Mikdad and succeeded in converting him to Islam.

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A publisher identified as Solomon allegedly committed suicide on Friday in Asaba, Delta State, due to poor sales of his weekly newspaper and magazine.

A suicide note he allegedly left behind reads: “I cannot stay alive suffering when nobody is helping me. Even my wife and children abandoned me and sales in my newspaper business have been very poor.”

His wife, Rosemary, however, denied the allegation. She described the claim as untrue, insisting that her husband took his life when it became obvious he was lazy and was criticized by his friends and relations.

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Nigeria’s Islamic extremist rebels Boko Haram are trying to extend their violent campaign across the country including Lagos, the country largest city, an intelligence official said Sunday.

There has been a sudden influx of Boko Haram agents into Lagos and other parts of Nigeria outside the militants’ main area in northeastern Nigeria, said Tony Opuiyo, spokesman of the Department of State Services. He said Boko Haram is trying to extend their reach after being pushed out of the urban centers of northeastern Nigeria in recent months.

Security agencies had arrested 14 Boko Haram suspects in Lagos, the capital Abuja and other parts of the country outside the northeast in the past two months, said Opuiyo. Those arrested include cell leaders, some of whom admitted to involvement in recent suicide attacks, he said.

You can also read the full SSS statement below:


In line with the Department of State Services’, DSS, re-strategised Counter Terrorism measures to combat the menace of the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, the Service has continued to make significant breakthroughs in this direction. This followed the rounding up of notable commanders and frontline members of the notorious group from different parts of the country. It should be noted that the group’s new pattern of movement and spread is necessitated by the pressure being put on them in their core areas of strength in the North East.

2. Consequently, a number of them have been arrested in Lagos, Kano, Plateau, Enugu and Gombe States between July 8 and August 25, 2015. Of particular note was the arrest on July 8, 2015 in Gombe State of those responsible for the coordination and execution of the suicide attacks in Potiskum, Kano, Zaria and Jos. They are:

Usman SHUAIBU (a. k. a. Money):
3. SHUAIBU revealed that he coordinated the attacks under reference with the sum of N500,000 which was provided by his Amir, one Isa ALI. He claimed that the said Isa ALI has links to the leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar SHEKAU, from where he collects monies to fund operations undertaken by their Markaz. Also, he revealed that he has participated in several Boko Haram attacks, including the attacks at Gwoza Divisional Police Station in 2014.

4. SHUAIBU admitted being the leader of the team of nine (9) sect members that was dispatched from Sambisa Forest to carry out the attacks. He disclosed that four out of the nine of them were used as suicide bombers in executing all the (suicide) attacks.

Ahmed MOHAMMED (aka ABUBAKAR):
5. Suspect, an IED expert, confessed to the preparation of the IEDs used for the mentioned attacks. He also averred that he was the one who strapped the suicide bombers, notably SULE and his wives, with IED vests, which they used in the attacks in Jos.

Adamu ABDULLAHI (aka Babpa)
6. Suspect confessed that Usman SHUAIBU motivated him to work closely with Ahmed MOHAMMED (aka ABUBAKAR) in the preparation of the IEDs used in the attacks under reference.

Ibrahim ISA
7. Suspect confessed that he was the one who carried out reconnaissance on the targets in Jos ahead of the attacks.
Muttaqa YUSUF (aka Mohammed SANI/Mudtaka):
8. Suspect disclosed that one ALIYU, believed to be Aliyu GOMBE, in Sambisa forest, was the one that ordered the serial attacks which the syndicate carried out. He further confessed that he assisted Usman SHUAIBU in planning and executing the said attacks.

9. Other arrests include:
i. Bakura MODU:- He was arrested on July 20, 2015, at Kara, Isheri Berger, Ikeja LGA, Lagos State;

ii. Mustapha Alli JAMNERI:- He was arrested on July 24, 2015, at Gowon Estate, Egbeda, Alimosho LGA, Lagos State;

iii. Abuyi SHERRIFF:- suspect was arrested on August 7, 2015, at Ebute-Metta, Lagos Mainland LGA, Lagos State;

iv. Babagana ALI and Babagana KOLOYE:- were arrested same day (August 7, 2015), at Eric Moore, Bode Thomas Street, Surulere LGA, Lagos State;

v. Abba Modu SAGMA: He was arrested on August 9, 2015, at Ijora Badiya, Apapa LGA, Lagos State;

vi. Grema ABUBAKAR and Tijani BAGUDU: were arrested on August 10, 2015, at Amukoko, Ijora Badiya, Apapa LGA, Lagos State;

vii. Baba Alhaji and Abass IBRAHIM:- were arrested earlier on the same day (August 10, 2015), at Alaba International Market, Alaba, Ojo LGA, Lagos State;

viii. IBRAHIM AUDU: Suspect was arrested on August 192015, at New Artisan Market, Enugu, Enugu State;

ix. Ibrahim HARUNA: The 30-year old suspect from Kanawa village, Sumaila LGA, Kano State was arrested on August 21, 2015, at Kwomi village, Kwami Local Government Area, Gombe State;

x. Mal Ali MOHAMMODU: The 33-year-old suspect was arrested on August 22, 2015, at Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Fagga LGA in Kano State;

xi. Adam Wakil Abdul JILBE: was arrested on August 23, 2015, at Obanikoro Area, Mushin LGA, Lagos State; and

xii. Mohammed USMAN: was arrested on August 25, 2015, at Atuashe Estate, Gbagada, Kosofe LGA, Lagos State.

10. Nigerians and indeed the general public have to note that the arrest of Usman SHUAIBU aka Money and the core members of his cell, stemmed the spate of bombings by the extremist sect. It would be recalled that MONEY and his group were arrested on their way to Bauchi State where they had planned to execute another heart-rending bomb attack and this was frustrated by the arrest.
Furthermore, the sudden influx of Boko Haram members into Lagos State points to the determination of the sect to extend its nefarious terrorist activities to the State and in fact, other parts of the country.
The arrest of these confessed terrorist elements has however helped in no small measure to avert devastating attacks in the area. However, the Service is making efforts to conclude its investigations and commence prosecution of the suspects.

11. Drawing from the above, the DSS reiterates its avowed determination to work with other stakeholders in the fight against terror and other forms of criminality in our country. Citizens and residents are therefore called upon to rise to the occasion by volunteering useful information to the Service and relevant security agencies.

Tony Opuiyo
Department of State Services

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A Lagos Waste Managment Authority, LAWMA official was knocked down this morning during the Environmental sanitation exercise by a speeding green SUV along Apongbon, Lagos Island. The individual that hit her didn't wait and eyewitness who witnessed the incident and sent the photos in said the woman died right in front of him. So sad! Killed while diligently doing her work. See the photos after the cut...

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