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Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by harjibolar10(m): 9:18pm On May 03, 2015 |
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Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 10:20pm On May 03, 2015 |
"A psychologist. You need someone that you can talk to and will give you professional advice on what to do." "So the solution is a shirk?" "Psychologists are not shirks. Jeez, I can't believe that I have to explain who a psychologist is to you in the medical field. If it were a layman or someone that studied an art course, it will be understandable, but for someone that comes from your side of the divide, I ....." "I know a shirk and a psychologist are different." Wale interjected unhappily. "But they do similar functions, work on people with mental and psychological issues. Its not like my organs have stopped working, have they?" "Wale! This is not about your body functions, this is about your mind and your well-being! You may not realize it, but you are allowing that experience to dictate how you react to everyone else that is close to you and that's weak, very weak for a man!" "Okay, okay, I will go." "Wale, look at me. I am not trying to be bossy or whatever, but this issue is affecting you, even while sleeping. So please, don't be offended that I laid it bare to you but you need to hear it." Wale smiled and hugged her. "That's why I love you dear. " It has been two days since that message and Chuks was uncomfortable. Ronke had not been found and nobody seemed to know her whereabouts, save for Dotun, who Chuks knew had something to do with her that night. He wanted to ask for who Shodipo was, but then asking around will just increase suspicion from those who abducted her. He was certain that it was cult members, especially as Dotun was involved. He could almost link her predicament to her refusal of Dotun's request of copying her in the in-course. The day's classes were few and by eight am, he was done. Chuks walked straight to the room and laid down, wondering what will happen if Ronke did not show up. His phone suddenly rang. "Mide, what's up?" "Chuks, better come faculty now, serious gbege dey." "Wetin happen bro?" "Just come jare! I can't explain on phone." Chuks jumped from his bed, wore his shoes and ran out of his room and quickly got a bike before driving to his department. On getting there, he found a most unpleasant sight. |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by Nobody: 11:35am On May 04, 2015 |
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Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by harjibolar10(m): 12:32pm On May 04, 2015 |
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Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 5:39pm On May 04, 2015 |
In front of one of the lecture theatres was a small basket, looking like it had just been dripped in blood and brought out. In it was various parts of what was surely a human being, yet was unrecognizable as such. The burnt areas were completely unidentifiable. On the side of the basket was written 'Ronke'. Not up to two minutes later, some lecturers came into the scene with 'crackers' ( school security) and took charge of basket, carrying it for investigative purposes. This led to some squabbles between students, as some students were accusing others of blocking them from looking at the scene. As they argued, one of the school security men then asked if they wanted to write statements. That immediately forced them into silence. Chuks walked straight to Mide. "When did they see it?" "It was not up to an hour after lectures, one of the cleaners saw it hidden below HSLT C". Mide replied, pointing to the woman in question, who was being questioned by the security officers and two police officers that just came on the scene. "She brought it out and then we saw it. Chuks, this one wey you dey find Ronke since, I hope it has nothing to do with this." Chuks shook his head. "I had not seen her for two days, that's why I asked." Feeling sick already, Chuks walked back to the bus stop, got a bike and went back to his room. Meanwhile Tade was feeling high and fly. He had just won his first debate, days after joining the debate arm of his Faculty. He was not the lead speaker, but he was brilliant and received great applause. Of course that was not the high point of the debate, it was because he got the highest number of points, save for the lead speaker. All this while he was unprepared prior to that day. Of course he was given a day's notice but a day's notice is as good as not giving a notice at all, especially if the 'day' was six pm the night before the debate. He entered his room just to see Made and Shittu gather round an unhappy Chuks. "Guys, wetin happen?" He shifted attention to Chuks. "Chuks what happened?" Made took over. "Chuks has a problem. One of his classmates was murdered and he has a clue to it." Chuks just noticing Tade's presence sat straight up. "Tade, do you know anyone bearing Shodipo?" Tade's blood ran cold. |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 1:18am On May 05, 2015 |
"Why?" "I don't know how to explain it, but a colleague of mine died and he is implicated. I am not sure if he is the person, but she sent me a text explaining some things and that one Shodipo was housing her. She did say he was in Law and that he was popular for being a campus journalist." Tade looked at Chuks inquisitively. "How is he implicated?" "Ronke said that she was saying with him that night; Saturday night that is. Then today her dead body is found and no one saw her between Saturday and today." "Wow." Tade said, looking sober. "Shodipo did not come for today's debate, it was suspicious although I thought that I may be over-reacting. Are you sure that she said that she was in his place?" Chuks brought out the phone and opened his 'inbox' then showed them all the message. "Chuks, you have to report this to the police." Made said. Tade and Shittu looked at him like he suggested that Chuks should fight a crocodile. "Police? Come on dude, the police will just arrest our friend here and implicate him in this case. You want Chuks to be wrapped into trouble abi?" Shittu asked him. "Besides, its a very risky thing all together. The best they can do from it is to asked Shodipo some questions and that will not be done nicely." Tade added. "But if it is found that she contacted Chuks before now nko?" Made asked. "Na Police case be that, period! They will not even want to hear your complaints." Chuks looked at the roof like his life was about to scatter. Then he shut his eyes and thought for some seconds. "I will go to the Police." He finally decided. |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 2:48pm On May 05, 2015 |
Chuks went to the station the next day and despite Tade's initial reluctance to see the inside of a police station, he followed Chuks. Made and Shittu were absent. On getting to the station, they met two officers, one of average build and another that was tall but slim. Both were looking bored and acted almost instinctively as they saw the two lads coming. "Good morning." Chuks stammered out. He was relieved that he had gone to the school security first. "Yes, how can we help you?" The one of average build said. "I am looking for the DPO." Chuks said before rephrasing the statement. "I am here to see the DPO." "Wetin bring you come find the DPO? You get appointment with am?" The tall one asked fiercely. "Yes, I have an appointment with him, in fact its an important appointment and he will appreciate it if you don't obstruct what I am here for." Tade looked at Chuks with surprise. Does this dude know where he is? This is the Nigerian Police Station, where you can spend the night in unlawfully for something as simple as being rude. He tugged Chuks shirt gently but his friend refused to budge. "Wetin this one dey think say e be? We dey ask you question, you dey answer us like say you be James Bond! We fit lock you up for here!" As Tade heard 'lock', he tugged Chuks shirt vigorously. Chuks still refused to budge. This what I hate about Ibos. Tade thought. They are too stubborn. As Chuks and the Tall Officer locked horns in a 'fierce looking' contest, the second officer stepped into the matter. "Samuel, e don do! Free the boy!" He turned to Chuks. "The DPO is not around. Come back later." Tade heaved a sigh of relief and then walked away, almost dragging Chuks though there was no need for that, as Chuks was leaving on his own, smothering coals on his head. As soon as they left the station, Tade dragged him o one corner. "What's wrong with you" |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by JigsawKillah(m): 11:11am On May 06, 2015 |
what kind of story is this? I won't read again jare. I have exams tomorrow and I've been reading this from early this morning rapmike, if you want me to excel more, you have to update!!! nice story Boss |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by Nobody: 11:29am On May 06, 2015 |
harjibolar10:don't mind me jae,have not catch up with you ni |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by harjibolar10(m): 12:09pm On May 06, 2015 |
prettydiva89:Eeyah Hope you are found-ing it interesting sha? |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 1:56pm On May 06, 2015 |
Chuks walked on, not answering Tade. As soon as they got to the road, a certain car drove past them and dropped in the station. The two friends kept walking, but Tade could not take it. He quickly pulled Chuks to an empty shed and quizzed him. "What's the meaning of the stunts you pulled there?" "Do you want to go to prison?" "Don't you realize the implications of what you did to me? Am asking you." Chuks looked at him and mellowed down, probably realizing that he was right. "I am sorry. I was just angry that he wanted to try and bully us." "He won't have resorted to that if you were not so arrogant. Well, let's forget about that one. Just be careful." Tade's phone rang. Shodipo walked into his room, towel wrapped around him. He sat down and bowed his head, tears falling from his cheeks. Not up to four days ago, he saw the most grueling and brutal sort of killing and he could not report it. He remembered how it started. After Ronke entered the room to rest, he talked to his friend in the next room, his friend looked understanding and allowed him to sleep. After thirty minutes, he was rudely woken up with a gun poking his head. He suddenly started shaking and even peed on his body as his body controls suddenly ran amok. Dotun and his friend then ordered him to his room, pushing the gun behind his waist and making it very clear that any funny move will be his last. As he opened the room, he almost cried out but he was quickly reminded of his fate if he did. He then watched as they did what was more than rape; forcing her to drink concentrated battery acid. And to make it worse, they decided to bath her in the acid outside ( he had to protest that they don't do it in his room). Dotun then warned him not to report it anywhere, which was not necessary for he did not even have the mind to report it. Since that day, he had been dis-orientated, always feeling like he will run mad. His bed was now a torture chamber, mentally reminding him of what happened. It was a good thing he did not go for the debate. He suddenly heard a knock. |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 9:52pm On May 06, 2015 |
"Whose that?" The knocks persisted, making him unsteady. He went for a knife and walked to the door. Having a rethink of the situation made him realize that he will look foolhardy to carry such a weapon. He then carried a book and walked straight to the door. Once he opened the door, he saw two men in mufti. "I am Inspector Kabiru and with me is Officer Kolade. We are from Lagere Police Station. We want to ask you some questions." Shodipo looked at them, piqued. Police officers? Shey this thing never worse so? God, na on top Ronke matter that he go enter prison so? "Sorry, I think you are mistaken. I don't think I am the person........" "You are Shodipo, right? Year Three Law student, writes for Sociopedia. You want more evidence?" Officer Kolade replied. Shodipo led them into his room, scared stiff. It was really him they were looking for. Chai! A part of his mind told him. You own have finish. Police wahala? Your own don end be that. Chillax jare. Another part of his mind told him. You have done nothing wrong. You just housed her for a night. Did you do anything else? No. So stay calm. They don't know anything, am sure. He listened to that mind and calmed down. Luckily for him, the officers seemed not to notice. "We are here regarding to a certain lady called Ronke." "Yes." "Ronke is your friend, isn't she?" "Yes sir." "I learned that she spent the night with you on Saturday." "Yes sir." "Is she your girlfriend?" Officer Kolade asked. "No sir." "But you like her?" "No sir." "Then why is she your friend if you don't like her?" "I don't like her like that, sir." "So she is like a sister to you?" "She is just a friend sir." "So nothing happened between you and her?" "Yes sir." "Hmn, that's strange. A fine, young man like you and a beautiful lady like her, why am I feeling that's a lie?" "Its not a lie sir." Shodipo was wondered where he was driving with this. "So what is that nail polish doing there?" Officer Kolade asked. |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by Nobody: 5:52am On May 07, 2015 |
Jeez!!! Dis is double wahala ooo..... I hope Chuks wont be implicated in d matter ooo...... Or be shot dead by d cultists. Thanks 4 d updates..... still following. |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by harjibolar10(m): 9:45am On May 07, 2015 |
Now, this is getting serious Thou chucks might be right, but I don't understand why he always do his thins, in a non-challant way. .. Make I dey observe him from here And shodipo, you don enter am no be small, at this stage, no going back... You are on the fence now, you have to decide ya faith with your mouth now Oga Mike, let's go there |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by Missmossy(f): 1:54pm On May 07, 2015 |
Serves him right! He should just make everything easy and help with the investigations afterall Ronke is dead already. Aww such a wasted life. Kudos rapmike you are doing a wonderful job. 3 Likes |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 2:19pm On May 07, 2015 |
Shodipo looked at the nail polish with surprise. Fear was already in him,carrying his spirit away from his body. Then he was saved......by a knock. "Whose that?" Shodipo said for the second time "Its Bimpe." "Bimpe, its not a good time to......." "I forgot my nail polish in your room. Its pink in color." Shodipo looked relieved. "So that answers the nail polish." "Can I enter?" Bimpe asked. "Please come and take your nail polish." Bimpe came in, looked at the officers with a bit of surprise and confidently picked her nail polish off the table. She then blew a kiss to Shodipo and left. Officer Kolade was leering at Shodipo when she blew the kiss so as soon as she left, he asked him if she was his girlfriend. "Yes, yes, she is my girlfriend and I don't do two girlfriends." Shodipo lied. The truth was that she was a neighbor who always wanted to be his girlfriend, although to him she was nothing more than a sexmate and food provider at times. "Hmn..... When did she come here?" "Yesterday evening. Sirs, if you don't mind I have somewhere to be soon." That was another lie. "Okay." Inspector Kabiru interfered. "Where did she say she was coming from." "She said she was coming from a party somewhere and then stopped here for the night." "Does she do such before?" "No, I was actually surprised that she got here." "What then happened?" "She woke up the next day and left." Shodipo lied again. "That's enough for today. Mr Shodipo, you have really been useful to us, but then we may call you if there is need to. Can you give us your number?" Shodipo scribbled it on a paper and gave them. As they were about to leave, he asked. "What did she do?" "She did nothing." Officer Kolade said. "She was murdered." Shodipo quickly faked a sad face and demeanor, which was not necessary as the officers left quickly. As soon as he confirmed they were out of sight, he quickly went inside and started packing his stuff. He picked only important things- clothes, shoes and books. He then stopped a bike man and told him to get to garage. On getting to the garage at Mayfair, he boarded a bus going to Benin. Fortunately for him, he was the last person that was needed for the bus to be full, so as soon as he entered, the driver did the needful and drove off. Tade phone rang, with an unknown number. Tade quickly picked the call. "Hello, good morning. Who am I speaking with?" "This is DPO Durojaiye. I was told you have something for me as regarding the girl who was killed." "Yes sir, although its my friend that has something not me. We just left the station sir, we met your absence." "I just arrived. Hope you are not too far." "No sir." Tade replied. "Then come now." He ended the call. Tade looked at Chuks suspiciously. "Why did he have my number and not yours?" "I gave the security people my number too and that's the only place I remember dropping your number." "Okay, let's go." The two friends found their way to the station. This time around, the drama that was exhibited previously was not available and they both entered the DPO office without much ado. After exchanging pleasantries, they quickly went to the business of the day, with Chuks showing the DPO the text message. As soon as he read it, he called one of his subordinates. "Get me Inspector Kabiru and Officer Kolade immediately!" |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by harjibolar10(m): 3:27pm On May 07, 2015 |
×*********************************× Does that(i mean where the dpo call those officers) explain, how those officer end up in shodipo's house? If Yes... Then I will say, the arrangement is not too okay My observation; I think you should have let the last scene, come before the interrogation, that took place in shodipo's house, so as to maintain the contunity. .. but by the way you have putting it, you were like dragging us back or something... That was just my own opinion shaa, no string attached Cc: Rapmike Keep em coming boss |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 3:42pm On May 07, 2015 |
harjibolar10: Be patient, you will see what happened. |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by harjibolar10(m): 3:47pm On May 07, 2015 |
rapmike:Okay naa big boss |
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Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 8:17pm On May 07, 2015 |
"Inspector Kabiru and Kolade came in about ten minutes ago." The officer replied. "Bring them here or can't you understand me?" With some speed they were brought forward, almost huddled together. They quickly saluted their superior, not minding the two 'boys' in front of them. "What did you get from your investigations?" Inspector Kabiru spoke. "We searched the whole area and after much enquiry, we realised that she slept in a certain Shodipo's house." "And so?" "We investigated him but we found nothing of note." "We found nothing of note." The DPO repeated, mimicking them. "So two of you cannot coax the truth out of a university student! What Police college did you guys attend?" Both of them kept quiet. "Tell me something I don't want to hear, that two of you cannot even find a simple solution to the issue at hand?" "Its not like that sir." Officer Kolade spoke. "Its like what then? Tell me." "Its not like we did not suspect him. But we decided to take it a bit slow. He sounded scared but he defended himself well." "See this message." He showed them the message. "Go and bring that man to the station immediately!" They were about to leave when he called them back. "Gentlemen, let's follow them." He told Tade and Chuks. |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by harjibolar10(m): 8:22pm On May 07, 2015 |
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Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by harjibolar10(m): 8:24pm On May 07, 2015 |
Keep em coming boss |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 9:59pm On May 08, 2015 |
The five members of the male species found their way to Shodipo's house, only to meet his absence. The DPO was fuming, quite furious that his subordinates were dumb enough to allow him slip by, the two officers were not happy (obviously) that they allowed a suspect slip through their hands and Tade and Chuks were tired. "Sir, we are kind of busy sir, can we take our leave?" Chuks asked. "Sure. But I may call you if your attention is needed." "Yes sir!" Tade and Chuks left. Meanwhile, someone was obviously angry at Dotun's action. "What is the meaning of what you did, eh Dotun?" Scorpion asked. Dotun looked remorseless. "Dotun, Dotun, what's wrong with you? How can you just kidnap a girl like that and deal with her without informing me? Are you trying to usurp my authority?" "No sir." Dotun said. He looked at Scorpion with such hate that the Capone was surprised. "E be like say your wings dey grow, ehn Dotun? You dare disrespect your Capone like that? You dare disrespect me?" "No sir. I just felt that its not worth bothering you about. " "Its not worth what?" Scorpion asked. "Dotun, you are a brilliant mind and a precise marksman, but you don't employ tactics, you think you can solve all issues with your gun and you are so confident in your ability that you don't check your opponent is or his capabilities." "The Ronke you are telling me is not worth bothering is the daughter of a powerful family in this area. They will use all means to find who did this and I mean all means, including 'juju'." "I will deal with them all." "A whole family? Don't forget that they have all sorts of protection." "I will deal with them sir, with your permission." "You have my permission." As Dotun was set to leave, he held him back and hugged him. "I know I don't need to say this, but be careful." "Yes sir." Dotun said, walking away. As he stepped off, he called Mutiu, who was waiting outside their meeting place. "Call in the 'Made Men'." |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by Debola69(m): 12:13pm On May 09, 2015 |
Rapmike i hail o! Big ups to you for this story mehn! I have sincerely enjoyed it so far. Keep writing. Cheers! |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by Nobody: 2:25pm On May 09, 2015 |
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Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by Abuklaw(m): 3:33pm On May 09, 2015 |
I have been following this story with rapt attention from day 1. kudos to you rapmike |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by Nobody: 4:44pm On May 09, 2015 |
Dis is really serious ooo, Shodipo should hv said d truth nah, wats wrong wit him sef? Tade nd Chuks should be careful ooo, very careful. Dotun, d guy is sumhw crazy ooo, so he thinks he can wipe a whole family off just lyk dat? Well, i'm keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks 4 d updates.... following till d end. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 10:17pm On May 09, 2015 |
Thirty minutes later, Mutiu was in Dotun's place with five other guys; Mayowa, Taiwo, Soji,Hariz and Sunday. Sunday was the most recent person to join the group. Dotun looked at them all and told them all that transpired between him and Scorpion. "Boss, na gbege be that o! Wetin we go do?" Mayowa asked. "First of all, who be the person wey go checkout the lady? How come we no sabi all these things na?" "Ask Mutiu! Na him Boss give work to." Sunday told the group. "Come here, no make me vex dash you slap! You wey just join yesterday wan dey talk rubbish!" "Shut up, both of you!" Dotun said. "See as you are bickering like women! Mutiu, I want you to investigate everything about her family- Everything! Including the thick head of the family! I want to know what makes them strong, what political and economic links they have, what kind of security they use, both white collar and black-hand(juju). You understand me?" "Yes sir!" Mutiu said. "No mistakes and I mean it!" "Sunday, you will be on the watch out in school. Everything and anything as regarding the case, including the police reports must be noted. I want information by the hour, you understand?" Sunday nodded his head. "And watch Shodipo closely. Now that its getting hot he may crack and tell the police what happened in his house. In fact, go check what's happening in that house now!" "Yes sir. Can I go?" "Your 'mumu' must have been made in heaven! Go!" Sunday stood up and left. "I will call the rest of you when the time is right. Just be prepared!" They stood up and left. Meanwhile, Tade was calling Wande trying to gist with her on the phone when another student stopped him. "I need to show you something." |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 12:08am On May 10, 2015 |
Sorry, I know this is short, but I have a lot on my plate. Will try and update tomorrow afternoon. 1 Like |
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by JigsawKillah(m): 12:31am On May 10, 2015 |
am I the only one who is seeing another threat for Tade? 1 Like 1 Share |
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