The investigation

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(Ɱɛʀciʆɛรร Iɳ Ɑctiѳɳ)

Sequence 5

Author's POV

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The police arrived at the crime scene to investigate what really happened. They were lead by an Inspector named Lanre Bankole.

" where's the manager?" the inspector asked the manager came forward.

" I'm here" the manager said.

" how did this happen?" the inspector asked.

" I was not around when this happened" the manager said.

" who found him?" the inspector asked.

" there's a lady with him, they came here together on the first day" the manager said.

" first day?....when did he lodge in here?" the inspector asked.

" I'm coming, let me call the receptionist" the manager said then signal to the receptionist to come over.

" when did the DCP arrive here?" the inspector asked.

" last week sir, he came here with one young lady" the receptionist answered.

" how is that possible, he told us he was traveling..........where is this lady he came with?" he asked then the manager pointed to the lady.

The inspector walked towards the lady to asked some more questions.

" Who are you?......and what's your name?" The inspector asked.

" My name is Cynthia" the lady said.

" what's your relationship with the DCP?" the inspector asked.

" we....we've been having an affair for some time now" the lady said and the inspector was surprised.

" an affair......woww" the inspector exclaimed.

" okay tell me.....what happened?.....tell me everything and don't leave out any details" the inspector asked.

" It was when I finish bathing then I came out of the bathroom and saw a man pointing a gun at the DCP" the lady said then continue.

" I was shocked when I saw this then the man shouted at me to go back, then I ran back inside the bathroom" she said then continue.

" after a while I didn't hear anything again so I came out and noticed the DCP dead on the ground" the lady explained.

" do you see his face?" the inspector asked.

" No I couldn't see his face very well, he was putting on a cap which unable to see his face properly but all I know is that he's a young man" the lady said.

" do you happen to know what they are talking about? " the inspector asked.

" I was very scared at that time that I couldn't to hear what they are talking about very well.......but I think It's about the DCP killing someone" the lady said and the inspector sighed.

" if you see him again can you recognize him?" the inspector asked.

" no I can't" the lady said then the inspector Turned to the manager.

" can I see the CCTV footage, definitely we should see him" the inspector said.

" sorry to disappoint you sir, unfortunately at that moment we have an electrical problem, all of our system was shut down" the receptionist said.

" How is this possible?......how is he doing all this?" the inspector asked frustratedly.

" don't you recognize him when he entered cause you must've seen him, can't you remember anyone who come in exactly at that blackout" the inspector said to the receptionist.

" I'm sorry sir, there is alot of people coming in.......it's not possible for me to know exactly" the receptionist said.

" what's the colour of the shirt he wore? or any other description you could give of him?" the inspector asked facing the DCP girlfriend.

" He wore a black shirt and a blue trouser with a black cap" the lady answer.

" do you recognize a young man dress like that at that particular time" the inspector asked turning to the receptionist.

" uhmm...yes.....there's this boy that came and asked of the DCP......but I didn't know he was up to something like that cause he didn't look dangerous at all" the receptionist said.

" do you see his face?" the inspector asked.

" I couldn't see his face very well, he was putting on a cap and also he tried to avoid eye contact with me" she said.

" Damn......the boy is good" the inspector said.

" did you ask anything about him, maybe his name?" the inspector asked.

" yes sir, a minute" the lady said then search through the record.

" it's Samuel Smith sir" she said.

The inspector don't know what else he could do to find him but nothing come up.

" okay Listen, this is what you're going to tell the media tomorrow" the inspector said facing to the manager.

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Desmond's POV

(Next Day)

I was eating breakfast then I decided to listen to what's trending on the news.

REPORTER " Fear gripped Clifton city as the deputy commissioner was murdered yesterday in a hotel"

" it's seems the police killer is at work again and no one could tell us how he looked like, let ask one of the hotel workers how it actually went" the reporter said the pointed the mic to the receptionist I saw yesterday.

" Miss, can you please tell us exactly how it actually happen? " the reporter asked.

" we don't know how it happened, he placed an order and the room service that went to attend to him saw him dead on the ground" the lady said and I knew she's lying.

" but why would she lie?" I thought.

" do you see anyone there with him?" the reporter asked.

" no, he was alone" she said and something occur to me.

Of course, the police are behind this......they are trying not to humiliate him or disgrace him.

They knew if people learnt that he was there with his girlfriend it won't look good for the police department.

He already announced that he's traveling and if people learnt the truth it will bring shame and dishonor upon him and his family and the entire police department.

" can you tell us anything about the killer? " the reporter asked.

" No one knows how he looks like but the only thing we know about him is that his name is Samuel Smith" the lady said.

" what about the CCTV cameras?" the reporter asked.

" we had electricity problem exactly at that time, the camera was blank" the lady said.

" Nigerians, this is becoming more scary than we've ever think of, police officers are now afraid to come to the stations, cause they don't know who the killer might target next" the reporter said.

" this has never happened before and it is scaring the hell out of the police officers"

" if this boy could kill the ones in high rank like this......what's going to happen to the others"

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They've got nothing to worry about since I'm not coming for them, now it's time I get this done.

I know for sure the commissioner must have heard about the DCP which will only make him triple his security cause he knew I will be coming for him.

I still don't know how I'm going to do this, this might become tougher than I thought.

" should I try to flush him out, maybe with that I can have an opportunity" I thought.

I waited for night to come cause I can have better opportunity at night, then I got dressed and I checked my gun and realise it only remaining three bullet left.

I gather my things and went out of the hotel, then board a taxi to the estate.

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(Few minutes later)

As the taxi reached a few blocks away from estate, I got down and payed the taxi driver.

I can see police officers all at the estate gate, checking everyone as they entered the estate, even the place is dead silent.

The estate is secured with high fence, I sat still looking for a perfect opportunity for me to make my move but I need to be careful as I only have three bullet left.

Then I saw a police officer entering a corner away from the others then I followed him.

I saw him urinating then I move slowly towards him, since the street is silent it's to my advantage.

I moved towards as he noticed someone behind him, he made to turn but before he could do that I bash him with the gun and he blackout.

I pull off his uniform and use it to tie both his hands and legs together then took his gun.

I decided to call the commissioner through the line I hacked yesterday, for me to see if I can flush him out.

I dialled his line and after a while he picked.

" Hello......who is this?" the commissioner asked.

" commissioner sir, so good to hear your voice" I said then he waited for a while before replying and I knew what could be happening.

" if you're trying to trace the call, don't bother cause you can't" I said.

" who are you and what do you want?" he asked.

" I'm very sure you know me already" I said.

" Samuel Smith or whatever you call yourself,.....what's your problem?......I don't know you so why are you doing all this?" he asked.

" you don't have to worry about that...... All you need to worry about is that you're the next and I'm coming for you" I said.

" I'd like to see you try" he said.

" because you have so many officers guarding you, do you really think they can stop me.......how do you think I killed the rest" I boasted hoping he could get scared.

" despite having so much dumb officers around, I still manage to entered your precious estate, it's only a matter time I get to your house" I lied.

" it's impossible " he shouted.

" how about I show you" I said then bring out the E.M.P and then Press the button which cause everywhere to be in darkness.

" Oh My God" I can hear him from the other side.

" how about that commissioner, that's just a tip....i still have something else in store for you" I said.

" why are you doing this?......what do you want?" he said sacredly.

" I want you dead and I'm coming for you......i know you must have heard about a RPG(rocket propelled grenade)" I said and I heard him gasped on the other side.

" No no no......you can't do that" he said.

" I will make you burn in this world and feel the pain in the next" I said.

" please......my family are here" he shouted.

" do I look like I care? " I said then ended the call.

Now mission accomplished, it's time for you to make a mistake.

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Author's POV

Immediately the call ended the commissioner was trembling and sweating profusely, he was scared and confused.

The chief superintendent and other officers in the room with him were trying to calm him down.

" we need to leave this place......he's going to blow this place up" the commissioner said.

" please sir, be calm.......the boy is probably bluffing" one of the inspector said.

" bluffing?.......are you actually saying he's bluffing......he made it clear how dangerous he is while he killed those officers.....now he's coming for me and you said he's bluffing" the commissioner said then the light come up.

" uh-huh.....Backup generator" the commissioner said.

" I'm telling you he never bluff......we need to get out of here before he killed my family and I, don't you know what a RPG is?" the commissioner said.

" okay sir, but we need to plan" the chief superintendent said.

" what are you talking about?" the commissioner asked.

" we are going to put someone else in your car and drove out with all the officers following you which will make him believe you are in the car and you and your family will go with another car to escape" the CS said.

" I think that will work.........okay find someone.......i will go get my family" he said then went out of the private room and went to his family.

Desmond waited for a while for the commissioner to come out but it's taking longer than expected.

Then he noticed some CCTV camera still working in the neighborhood including the commissioner's house which means they've switch on the generator.

He hacked into the CCTV cameras and he saw the commissioner entering his car.

The car drove out of the compound along with all the officers guarding him, police cars trooped after the car as he drove off.

All the officers in the estate got inside their car and surrounded his car as they drove off.

Desmond was about to close his laptop when he saw someone who looked like the commissioner and his family coming out of the house and he stopped.

" well done Mr Commissioner......well planned........if I didn't see this I would've been fooled by you" Desmond said smiling then he closed the laptop.

He pick up the gun and went straight to the estate gate, he saw only one officer at the gate then Desmond pointed his gun at him.

" open this gate or I'll shoot you...........I'm not here for you so don't make me shoot you" Desmond said then the officer quickly opened the gate he entered.

" Now turn back" Desmond said and as the officer turned he hit him with the gun and he blackout.

He pulled the officer to a dark corner then He walked to the gate and lock it.

He hide at a place as he saw the commissioner car and another car coming, as the car draw closer it stopped when it reached the gate.

The police officer driving the first car came out from the car then went to the gate.

He looked around for the security with the key to the gate then Desmond covered his face with a handkerchief and came out of hiding then shoot at the tire.

When the officer heard the gunshot he turned back then Desmond shot him on his leg.

He walked to the officer as he groan in pain and then kick the gun away from him,Then he pointed gun at the car.

" Everybody Get out now, and drop your weapons or I start shooting" Desmond shouted.

Then two police officer came out dropping their guns then followed by the commissioner's wife and son which is about 18years and remaining the commissioner alone in the car.

" Commissioner.....come out now" I shouted and after a while the commissioner came out of the car.

" please whoever you are......I'm begging you please don't do this......I'm sure you also have a mother please don't do this........have mercy on our family" his wife begged.

" I'm sorry mother.....your husband has chew more than he can swallow, he crossed the line" I said.

" your husband didn't show mercy nor will I but I will give you the Grace to take your son and leave now before I change my mind" Desmond said and the commissioner signaled to her to leave and after a while she did.

" whatever it is I did.....please forgive me......whatever it is that you want I will give you" he said.

" what is ordained, cannot be changed. You will die when it's your time to die.......it's time for you to reap what you sow" Desmond said then shoot him on his head then he fell down.

" uuuuggggh" the police officers gasped out loud in shock.

" please don't kill us.......please we don't know anything......please don't kill us" the remaining three officers begged lying on the ground.

" I won't kill you on one condition, you will have to pass a message to the media tomorrow " Desmond said.

" whatever you want......but please don't kill us" one of the officers said.

" Good, now bring out your phone and record this" Desmond said then two of them quickly bring it out and start recording.

" My name is Samuel Smith, Commissioner Adewale Hassan, DCP Tunde Ajayi, DSP Paul olawunmi, ASP Olawale Badmus, inspector Ben Okoro" he said then continue.

" these are the names of corrupted police officers that I killed, these officers sent me and my crew to kill the late commissioner Abraham Dasilva and burn his family to death" he said then continue.

" after we've done that they sent some people to kill us so as to cover their tracks" he said then continue.

" they killed all my crew but I escaped which is why I came to kill them for their evil deed" he said then told the officer to stop it and they did.

" if you don't give this to the media tomorrow, I don't need to tell you what I'm going to do to you.......but you will regret it for the rest of your life" he said then ran away from there.

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Desmond's POV

After a job weldone I ran as far as I could away from the estate before someone pick on my trail.

I didn't bother going back to the hotel so I went straight to the garage.

I got to the garage and board a night bus to Lagos since my work here is done but something never seems right.

I've been thinking about it for a while now and I'm planning on it.......cause it's the only way to help the people.

If I can do this for my family, I should also try and find justice for others as well.

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(LAGOS)

Few hours later our bus reached Lagos and since it's very late not much people are outside.

I took a taxi to our house and after a while we got there and I got down.

I pull out my phone then dialled my sister's phone and after few rings she picked.

" hello Des" Vicky said.

" I'm at the gate.....come over" I said then hang up.

Then I saw her come out of the house and came to open the gate for me and I entered.

" Ughh.... Thank God you're safe" she said hugging.

" yeah.......how is everyone doing?" I asked.

" we are fine though mom is a little bit worried" she said then we went inside.

I saw my mom in the parlour and her face brighten up when she saw me .

" Desmond,......you're back....thank God for answering my prayer" mom said as she came to hug me.

" yes mom, I told you I'll be back" I replied.

" where's Grace?" I asked.

" she's asleep" Vickie answered then went to the kitchen and I sat on the couch.

" how are you?..... My dear?" mom asked.

" I'm fine mom......I'm fine" I replied then my sister came out with a fruit juice.

" thanks sis" I said collecting it from her then drink.

" I see what you did on the news, and you coming back home now means you've completed the task" Mom said.

" Mom.....why are you talking as if what I did was wrong?" I asked.

" I know those people deserve what they get for what they did, now that you've avenged their death, how did you feel?.....do you feel any different? " mom asked.

" No mom but it gave me clarity of mind,.......it gave me purpose of what I should be doing" I said.

" what are you talking about? " mom asked.

" mom there are people out their that I can help, there are lots of people out there that are powerless" I said then continue.

" and also there are lots of corrupt officers out there, corrupt leaders using power and post to do injustice....i want to become the people's power" I said then continue.

" there are lots of people out there suffering in the hands of this corrupted leaders and can't do anything about it" I said then continue.

" our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter, someone needs to step up and do something about" I said.

" I'm done fighting for the country...... I want to fight for those that can't fight, I want to fight for those that are helpless" I said then continue.

I want to help those who don't have power, I want to be their strength against the those that have power" I said then continue.

" the purpose of fighting is to know what you're fighting for.......now I do and I'm going after it" I said.

" so you want to go out there killing people just because they did injustice like some vigilante hero, need I remind you that you're not a police officer " mom said then continue.

" listen to me son, I am sure you must have heard the saying. "The long arms of the law".

In fact, it's been used in film so many times....that it's become a joke.

Actually the law doesn't have long arms.

Some have big arms, some have small, some are weak and some are strong.

But the law doesn't have long arms but only the officers of the law have the right to take the law into their hands" Mom said.

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" I understand what you meant mom, which is why I decided to make it legal, since doing it illegal will be a crime....i will use the law against them" I said then continue.

" which is why I decided to follow in dad's footsteps, I want to continue from where he stopped, I want to finish what he started, I want his legacy, his dream to live on through me......