Dr. Chris Asoluka, ever an interesting person, told
a story which illustrates the Nigerian condition and
vividly depicts why many now walk away from Omelas.
According to Asoluka, a pastor was driving on an
inter-state road when he met a team of policemen
who, quite naturally, wanted 'something' from him.
Since he was not prepared to play their games, they
asked for his papers and having combed through
everything without any offence with which to nail
the 'stubborn' pastor, they now asked him to open
the bonnet of his car. A careful scrutiny of the
engine number against what was on paper revealed
that letter U was written in such a way that it
could be mistaken for letter V. That was all the
officer-in-charge needed to shout "stolen vehicle"!
Sensing trouble, even when he knew he committed no
offense, the pastor called the OC to say he was a
priest to which the officer replied: "Please, leave
that pastor thing, in any case, if you are indeed a
pastor, then you must have a Bible in your car,
bring it."

The Pastor did as was commanded after which the
officer now ordered: "Please read Matthew 5:25, 26
to me". The incredulous Pastor opened to the
recommended passage and read: "Settle matters
quickly with your adversary who is taking you to
court. Do it while you are still with him on the
way, or he may hand you over to a judge, and the
judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may
be thrown into prison. I tell you the truth, you
will not get out until you have paid the last
penny."

yes ke ! bad police nailing the good pikin of God !

Cheers