Construction workers uncover pin-covered figurine at building site
Workers find pin-covered figurine at building site

Construction workers in Nigeria have gone viral after sharing a video of a strange object they claimed to have uncovered while excavating a building site. The workers said they found a wooden figurine wrapped and covered with pins, which they believed had been buried deliberately for spiritual purposes.

Workers remove pins, claim to set someone free

In the video, the workers are seen removing the pins one after another, stating that whoever the figurine was meant to represent had been "set free." They also rained curses on whoever allegedly buried the object. The video was shared on Instagram by Linda Ikeji's blog, garnering widespread attention.

The discovery has sparked discussions about spiritual practices and superstitions in Nigeria, with many social media users commenting on the incident. The workers' actions reflect a common belief in the power of such objects to cause harm or misfortune.

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