Silver Bullet

Episode 10

3. 0 1 A.M.

“It’s obvious that a voice distorter was not used, at least that would make our job easier”, Agent Adam said after listening to the audio. He sat opposite the President on the dining table. He doused a cup of coffee and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand.

Agent Adam was a well built man who had seen the better part of his life since his sojourn in the Nigerian military service. From the Nigerian army and peace-keeping missions to the State Security Service(SSS), a one-time beneficiary of the government’s sniper training program held in Texas, U.S.A. His life changed totally at that time. Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) made a liaison with the Federal government, asking that he should be employed in the service just for 5 years. There was a slight tussle and the option fell on him. He decided to serve the CIA for only 3 years. While working as a sub-superior field agent, he rose through the ranks and led his team on successful CIA field mission before his assignment was terminated. When he came back to his home country, he served for some time again in the SSS before the past manager of the CTAN was killed in a field mission involving the Malibu mafia group which went badly. He was the first choice of the security department of the Federal Government and he accepted the offer without hesitation.

With a pack load of experience from the United States, he scarcely gave his men a chance to fail in any mission leaving his men with no option than to succeed. ‘Failure’ was the only English word he wished never existed. He employed every tactic within his reach, and following the American way, the agency invested heavily in hi-tech security surveillance and biometric equipment coupled with overseas IT training for his agents.

“I see. I would like you to employ all the means within your reach to ensure that nothing happens to the Pope and if possible, the threat may be quelled entirely. It’s our responsibility after all”, the President stressed.

“I understand, Mr President. I’ll be taking my leave now. The earlier and faster the better”, he said standing up and offering a handshake. “I barely question your competence, Adams. Keep it up”, the president said,accepting the handshake.

“The pleasure is mine, Mr. President”, he said and made a curt bow.