Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 12
We were told to write our statements after
spending eight days at the Police station, it was
an unlawful detention, nobody knew we were
there and we could have died of starvation or
brutality, the Police men were very mean and we
had learnt not to provoke them, we never
mentioned the fact that we were Soldiers any
more as that normally enraged them.
We were eventually allowed to wash our bodies
on the eight day and our dirty uniforms were
given to us to wear, then we were driven in a
504 station Wagon to Enugu, 82 division military
Police in hand and leg Cuffs.
After one hour interrogation by the military
Police, Saka was released. He kept shouting
Allah Akbar! As he left the Station for his house
without even talking to me. A Military Police
Sergeant entered the Station Wagon and we
drove to my unit to meet my Commander; I
wished for the earth to open its mouth and
swallow me as I was pulled out of the Police Van
when it parked outside my Commander’s Office.
My Colleagues immediately surrounded us and
every one was asking questions, wetin happen?
Ojo wetin you do? I was just crying as I was
pulled along by the Military Police. This small
Boys of nowadays! Them no dey hear word, this
boy na bad boy and I don dey suspect an since
wey he buy that Car! I heard our sergeant Korofo
said as we entered the C.O’s secretary’s Office.
The Secretary was shocked to see me in such a
state; Ojo! He called; na wetin be this? Na wetin
you do? He asked.
Oga na long story o! I said; I don buy Motor buy
trouble o! them say na stolen car buy!
Ha! He shouted and immediately closed his
mouth with his hands .
The C.O is expecting us! The M.P said.
Yes I know, you can go inside! The secretary
said.
The M.P and the Police came to attention in
front of the C.O. I was at ease because I was in
Cuffs, I bent my head in shame, I could not meet
the curious gaze from my Boss.
Sir! This Soldier is needed by the Police in
furtherance of an investigation of Armed robbery,
rape and homicide committed at Asaba two
months ago sir! The M.P said.
How is he connected? C.O asked.
The Car of the Victim was found with him and
another of your Soldier Saka saliu but after
interrogation we found out that the Saka was
innocent and he has been released some
moments ago.
Which Saka? My Saka? C.O asked.
Yes Sir! He is a Signal Man! But he is clean, he
was just driving in the same Car with the Culprit
when they were apprehended, the M.P said.
Where did the Robbery take place? C.O asked;
did you not say Asaba?
Yes sir! The Police man answered.
So if I steal a Car in Asaba, I will be so daft as
to drive the same car through Asaba to Agbor?
Ehn Police man! The C.O asked
Well sir, it is very possible Sir! Considering the
facts that they were wearing Army Uniforms! No
one would stop them naturally; the Police man
said.
Okay, I see your point! So what is the next step
now? C.O asked
I have a letter from the A.I.G to the G.O.C for
his temporary release to us as the case is
already charged to Court. The Man they killed
and robbed his Family was a senior Citizen in
Asaba! Your Soldier is the first and only link we
have on the case; he will lead us into catching
up with other members of his gang. The Police
said.
It is like you have tagged him guilty already, Mr.
Police! C.O said
No sir! He replied.
My C.O looked at me with pity; Ojo! He called;
see what you have gotten into now? How did you
come about the stolen Car? He asked
Oga! I said; after they paid us our outstanding
depot allowance and our salaries in arrears, Mr.
Chike the Spare parts dealer helped me to buy
the car.
The same Chike, our supplier? C.O asked
Yes sir! I said
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