There are very few stories on nairaland that had me glued from the first page to the last (for now) such as this. Souloho19 has turned me to an Olivia Twist. I want moreeeee! God bless you, bro.Mention me in your next updates.

You deserve it Boss

Oya sama us longggg update

souloho19:
My people...
To the ones who took it upon themselves always uploading the voting link almost every second...

To the ones who kept on voting for me for 3 months in a row...with such Unrelentless determination that I was like "Wow!"

To the ones who wanted me to win soo bad they even voted up to ten times on a page (Mr phoenixchap )

And to the ones reading my stories, encouraging me and sending warm pure thoughts my way.... (I feel it like agent Sparrow)
What can I say.....

Each and every one of you will definitely shine brighter and succeed in your every endeavours..
From the bottom of my soul I say a big THANK YOU for your unwavering support.
Y'all got much love from me...
Stay great Fam!

we all know there are writers and there are writers. On NL and beyond you remain one of my biggest, I am always around and waiting for update especially from you, I follow some other writers but I had to drop many because you became a standard, and for the mention all the way from the start of this work you deserve every recognition, abet carve me a character jo and a very good one let me rest

Souloho congrats I am happy u made it, u really deserve it man

Congratulations Souloho19. I know this is just the beginning of victories for you. Hardwork + good character, which you have already will take you there. All the best, my dear.

souloho19:
Now calling on the detectives of NL;

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Boss I am back after a long exile from naira land.
I know it's going to be wonderful as usual.

It is long overdue bro, u worth it.

Igyeseh:
Did you win July award?

yes boss! Gracias!!

Dedication;
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Nigeria first became a republic in1963 after gaining independence 3 years earlier. Even with the 'independence' for those three years the Monarch was still the queen of England. The first republic was proclaimed in october 1963 and former governor general Nnamdi Azikiwe became the country's first president.However the republic would succumb to military rule three years later after a "bloody coup d'etat."

The military rule would last for over a decade until the assassination of the head of state Gen Murtala Mohammed in 1976.

A new constitution was then drafted and the previous style of government used in the first republic (the westminister system in which the head of state/monarch is a ceremonial figurehead and executive authority is excercised by the cabinet) was discarded and an American style presidential system was preferred.
This was the second republic.
However the republic was short lived when the military seized power again.

Now the third republic was drafted in 1989. Incidentally the same year an independent organization known as the widows initiative was also launched.

The head of state promised to end military rule and that same year the ban on political activity which had been in place since the coup of 1983 was lifted. Two political parties were drafted; The National Republican Convention (NRC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP)
State elections were conducted for the first time in December 1991. The civilian governors who were elected took office in January 1992.

Now the two main recognized political parties were the NRC and the SDP. However in the fall 0f 1992 an underground party with seemingly unlimited financial backing would emerge although this party would not be acknowledged. It was called TNH (The National Hole)
Now there was a lot of political unrest in Nigeria at the time and the TNH party would remain in the shadows with a handful of mysterious members and when the presidential election was postponed until 12 june 1993, the unregistered party didn't have any candidate(s)
and was majorly overlooked.

The SDP would triump over the NRC with MKO Abiola trouncing his opponent Bashir Tofa soundly.
It was a landslide victory and an important milestone in the history of the young Nation. However barely 2 weeks later on the 23rd of June, head of state Ibrahim Babangida using several pending lawsuits as pretense, annulled the election, throwing Nigeria into turmoil. His actions would lead to the deaths of hundreds as there were riots in every nook and cranny of the nation. In the wake of the crises, Babangida attempted to renege his decision but without popular and military support, he was forced to hand over to a prominent nonpartisan businessman named Ernest Shonekan. Shonekan was to rule temporarily until elections scheduled for February 1994 however he was unable to defuse the lingering political tension.

Barely 3 months later, with the country sliding into chaos, Defense minister Sani Abacha forced Shonekan's resignation and assumed power. Abacha would go ahead to dissolve all democratic institutions and replace elected governors with military officers.
The SDP and NRC were disbanded along with any democrtic organization, however the TNH which had become known only to a select few as 'The Hole' would remain in the shadows and untouched.

After four years of public executions, death sentences, numerous labour strikes, riots, mass murders, firing squads, human rights abuse, infrigement on freedom of speach and general rightful amenities, Abacha died of a heart failure (tree of life) and General Abdulsalami Abubakar would take his place as head of state.

Under Abubakar's rule, Nigeria would finally undergo a slow transition to Civillian rule and almost all Civillian detainees under the Abacha rule were released.

In August 1998, Abubakar appointed the Independent national Electoral Commision (INEC) to conduct elections.

New parties were created and granted provisional registration to contest in elections such as; The People's Democratic Party (PDP), The All People's Party (APP) The Yoruba Alliance for Democracy (AD)....etc.

The fourth republic was born and the emergence of democracy in Nigeria on May 1999 ended 16 years of consecutive military rule.

But the Hole had witnessed it all.
And the people have a popular saying........; 'first come, first serve.....'


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Andy grabbed a fire extinguisher from the wall on the second floor and he battled the flames until Bami was able to rush in and drag their unconscious friend from the burning room.
Even with Rex unconscious, he still held on to the scorched envelope in his hands tightly and when Bami tried to pry it from his fingers, he didn't let go.

Both men carried him outside to the fresh air, where there was sufficient illumination from the full moon.

"We need water.....I think there's a bottle of water in the truck" Bami said

Andy nodded and got up intending to run to the hilux but there was only empty space.
The truck was gone!

The female detective or ex detective was across the road, looking lost....she was staring at the earth as if envisioning where the four tires of a car had been earlier.

"Hey!" Andy called out "Where's the truck! Where's Bigelow?!"

Dagnet hurried across "He took the truck...he went after the shadow"

Bami's ears perked up. He was busy tearing off what remained of Rex's cotton shirt which to be fair was just a few strands of material.

"The shadow was here?"
he gasped

"yes...he came in a power bike....Bigelow went after him"

"Shit....he can't do this alone.....what about the car you came in.....I need water, any water....we need to splash some water on his face" Andy said worriedly. He was scared for his friend. Rex's face looked like he had grounded charcoal and used it for foundation. In other words he looked like baba Suwe'.

"Andy....its okay....he's alive....he's breathing.....just some minor burns" Bami assured him although he needed to hear it himself.


'......before I wake,
I pray the Lord my soul to take
...
Cause we're living in this crazy World.....'



"Hey that's Rex phone" Andy announced. He ran to were the music was coming from and found the phone upturned in the nearby shrub.

"hello......yes sir....no sir.....he's fine.....errrm.....yes sir....but the fire didn't hurt him.....no sir I'm not lying.....I swear sir......okay sir...I'd text you the address.....no sir I don't know it.....'" he hurriedly ended the call.

Bami finally managed to pull the envelope out of Rex's hold. He looked at Andy "Who was that"

"What is that?" Andy asked "Its Alli....he's in Lagos and he wants to know what is happening and where it is happening....what is that?"
he reapeated

"I have no idea....but its badly burnt....I think there are some papers inside"
Bami studied the remains of the once bulky envelope in the moonlight.

"Its the letters.....that's the ransom the kidnapper asked for" Dagnet said

CCCCCCCCRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

The roof of the Regal Security Agency caved in. The fire was back with a vengeance.

The sirens began to get closer.

"That should be the fire service....." Dagnet said

"Or the police.....we need to get out of here" Andy said

"With what....we have no car.....what about the car you guys came in?" Bami asked Dagnet

"Emenike....he stole it"

"What how come?"

"He somehow managed to slow his pulse to the lowest rate and made us think he was dead then somehow he drove off during the commotion"

"That guy is a bastard" Andy muttered with venom

"Well you know what we can do....call Alli. He would come pick us up" Bami sighed tiredly

Andy brought out his phone "I hope Bigelow knows what he's doing"


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Bigelow knew what he was doing alright....he was after his brother's killer. He was going 120km/h but it was just not nearly enough to catch the power bike. He could maintain visual but that was it. Anytime he began to close the distance a bit, The bastard shadow would rev the engine, jerk the front tire, perform an insane stunt then increase the distance again. The motherfucker was taunting him.
He gritted his teeth as his brother's lifeless body flashed before his eyes then he pressed the pedal down till it touched the car carpet. The needle rose to 140 and continued rising.

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Back in Our Lady Memorial Hospital, Benue.....

Kirsten wandered outside after the sausy doctor had chased her out. She was secretly glad with the way Martha had given him a stare down and subdued his saucy attitude. Now she was hungry and what's more she needed her computer, or her home laptop. But she was 756.1 km away from Lagos and her tools so she would have to make do with just food for now.

She saw Clyde still in the same spot outside the room. The poor guy was clearly uncomfortable but that still didn't stop him from nodding like an agama lizard.
She decided to wake him. He could go stretch out properly in the taxi downstairs she could man the spot.
The taxi! She wondered how much the bill was going to be. The man had been with them for a full 24 hours and she trusted the bill was going to be crazy indeed. Somehow she couldn't believe the driver was still in the car waiting, that was unbelievable patience for a Nigerian.
She nudged Clyde awake and suggested he go to the car but he stubbornly refused. She noticed his mouth smelt like a garbage truck so she suggested they find some coffe or something to nibble on. He agreed but looked at the room reluctantly "I don't think its wise to leave my post....especially with my partner going rogue any mistake I make I'll surely get fired"

She nodded. She couldn't blame him. Brota was on fire right now.....


Have to hang the pen for now.

To be continued......

So captivating.... May God Bless You Soul!

So nice. Congratulations on winning July award

Emenike just got Rex and Dagnet deceived by slowing down his pulse. They shouldn't have fallen for his gimmicks, no thanks to the real shadow who came as a distractor. I just love agent sparrow, and I hope the baby would be released to him. Well-done Souloho19 more wisdom fall on you.

souloho19:
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Thanks for your comments fam, you just may never know how important they are but I appreciate


By the way the story is confusing me the writer sef a little i'm just letting the spirit lead so if it give you small headache you're not alone

Please help me wish Donteanz happy birthday too

Happy belated birthday. Don't worry soul, we will unravel the mystery together

Soul your head is dere kip it coming. Let's kill some bad guys in the coming updates pwease

souloho19:
Dedication;
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Have to hang the pen for now.

To be continued......

Can't wait oo, pls update

Oga Soul, I think it was N.E.C.. Obasanjo changed it to I.N.E.C..

I dey your back like backpack, boss.. Ride on!

Great one

Merčì monsieur SOUL

Wow.... Souloho took me down the memory....It was an eye opener... I just hope Rex didn't suffer the burns in vain... This 'Hole' thing, I can't wait for it to be unravelled... That cab driver, I still have my doubts about him... BRAVO SOULOHO...

Thanks a lot, u have done well

As always, dope... Souloho that Rex ringtone share just always complemented your work... Award winner

Thanks for the update
Congratulations for winning July award!
Souloho19 please always My name like these so I can get the mention
Cyndy1000

keep it up we love you plenty

why is BROTA running away from the police yet I thought it was bigger. keep it coming

[quote author=souloho19 post=69983181]Dedication;
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You already know I'm a huge fan
More strength, ink, knowledge to your writing material

Finally caught up.
Souloho19 my blooda riDE on am behind you.
Even though you have confused me

stephenGee12:
Finally caught up.
Souloho19 my blooda riDE on am behind you.
Even though you have confused me

Longest time ma Gee. Don't worry we would unconfuse ourselves small small

souloho19:

Longest time ma Gee. Don't worry we would unconfuse ourselves small small

Abi ooo. Na wetin sure pass be dat.

You are doing a great job Souloho19. I finally caught up more inspirations to you.

Souloho19 ur head is having oyel!!!!

The Shadow is deliberately leading Bigelow far away from where help could get to him.
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It's about time the mystery surrounding the over-patient taxi driver be unveil.
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ride on Oga Soul, your source of inspirations will never run dry.

Souloho19 u are indeed great, ride on bros