Elderly man dies after allegedly falling from tree

NAMPA
2024-12-11
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OSHAKATI, 11 DEC (NAMPA) – A 73-year-old man reportedly died on Tuesday following a falling incident at Oikango village in the Ongwediva area.
Namibian Police Force Oshana crime investigations coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Fredrick Ndjadila said the deceased was identified as Fillimon Hikongwanongo Shilongo.
“The man allegedly woke up early on Monday to feed the cattle, upon returning home he informed his wife that he had fallen from a tree ne...
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