STANDING ALONE (II)
The crook, Femi was silent, never
bothered to utter a word as the DPO conspicuously boiled over his seeming
threat. He wasn’t disturbed or intimidated by anything as the other cops in the
room violently showcased their pistols, not even the eye sockets of the DPO
that appeared not unlike that of a hungry owl.
It’s noteworthy that the culprit, whom was
still single, was acquainted with most of the corrupt politicians in the town
and beyond. He was their accomplice during electioneering eras. Every thuggery
activity as regards electoral matters within the arena was solely piloted by
him and his men.
Due to this connection, each time he was arrested by the past DPOs, he
would surely be released through the efforts of the politicians. Apparently, he
was yet to realize that the current DPO in charge of the Division, DSP Rasaq
Ahmed was totally a different police personnel. And, the said boss wasn’t ready
to compromise his determination to disabuse the detainee of his silly notion.
“I bet you,” the DPO furiously
exclaimed. “You will rot in jail.”
Femi dished out a deep and
annoying smile. “This man must be a joker.” He thought as he fixed his gaze on
the DPO.
“Take him away.” the DPO
ordered in a very loud voice, dashed out of the room for his office.
Within a twinkle of an eye,
Femi found himself in the cell.
In five minutes time while the DPO was bitterly seated in his office
chair, his cell phone rang. “Hello..!” He said the moment he took the call.
“Good day, my dear.” the
caller greeted in a thick voice.
“Good day, sir.” responded
DSP Ahmed. “Who is this, please?”
“Please, am I unto DSP Rasaq
Ahmed?” the caller verified. “The DPO of Osungule police station?”
“Yes sir.”
“Okay,” said the caller.
“This is Honourable Bayo Ologun.”
The DPO was calm and amazed. That was the
least of the names he expected to hear.
“The Honourable representing Osungule state
constituency.” He landed.
“Oh,” the DPO exclaimed. “My Honourable!”
Both parties were yet to meet
since DSP Ahmed was posted to the Division. Hon. Ologun got his contact from
someone else as soon as he received the news of Femi’s abrupt detention.
“So, how is work?” the
lawmaker enquired.
“Very fine, sir.”
“I am glad to hear that all is well.”
“Thank you, honourable.”
“Please, don’t be offended we
haven’t met.” Hon. Ologun pleaded. “I will surely make out time for it.”
“No problem, honourable,” DSP Ahmed said. “I understand.”
“I learnt one of my constituents
is in your custody?” the lawmaker tendered after five minutes of exchange of
pleasantries.
“What’s his name, sir?”
“Mister Femi.” he replied. “But
they call him Bale.”
“Oh,” the DPO exclaimed. “That
criminal?”
“Calm down, my DPO.”
“So…?” DSP Ahmed curiously
dished out as he sensed something fishy.
“Please, release him,” Hon. Ologun urged. “Okay?”
“I don’t understand, sir.”
“Don’t worry,” said the supposed honourable.
“When we see, we will discuss extensively.”
DSP Ahmed was silent, couldn’t utter
a word.
“Just release him, okay?”
“Hmm…” the DPO murmured.
“I will be in your office by
tomorrow,” Hon. Ologun assured. “Unfailingly.”
“Is not as easy as you think,
sir.” the DPO politely notified.
“You mean, coming to your office?” He
verified, confused.
“No sir,” the DPO replied. “I
meant, releasing the culprit as you demanded.”
“Why are you stubborn?” the legislator
quarreled. “I thought you are familiar with the system?”
“I beg your pardon, sir.”
“Okay,” Hon. Ologun chipped in. “We shall see
then.” He hinted, angrily banged the call.
The previous DPOs had been complying with the
corrupt politicians. All the latter needed to do was to ask and their demand
would be instantly granted to them. Hence, Honourable Ologun was deeply
surprised to receive such ill-treatment from DSP Ahmed. He was yet to realize
it was no longer business as usual.
Subsequently, he and his fellow
politicians of like minds couldn’t bear the circumstance. The general elections
were fast approaching and they could do nothing without Femi alias Bale.
Consequently, they were left with no choice than to take the case to the state
Commissioner of Police (CP).
Five days later being August 18, 2002, DSP Ahmed who was seemingly
standing alone was suddenly transferred to another Division having refused to
comply with the commissioner. The man who replaced him was mandated to release
the culprit unconditionally.
The aggrieved DSP Ahmed wrote
to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and thereafter was retransferred to
the Osungule Division having been promoted to the rank of Superintendent of
Police (SP) for his uncommon charisma.
Within same period, the state
CP was suspended indefinitely, and was immediately replaced with another police
personnel who was posted to the state to act in his capacity till further
notice.
Afterwards, SP Rasaq Ahmed – formerly DSP Ahmed – once again apprehended
Femi and charged him to court. Verdict was consequently served, thus the
so-called Bale was jailed for twenty years.
The jail term brought endless jubilation in
the entire Osungule land. At the time, encomiums were poured on the fearless
and no nonsense SP Ahmed by the good people of the territory and beyond.
The rest is history, please.
Comrade Fred Nwaozor
National Coordinator, Right Thinkers
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