black monday,a story by clemzy

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PROLOGUE
The central hub of the city was locked down as
a result of heavy traffic congestion that marred
the free flow of vehicular activity along the ever-
busy Effurun Road, Warri, Delta state.
Jude was restless as he was practically held
behind time by the erratic traffic situation while
on his way for a special Robbery operation.The
"Go-Slow" was so severe that it had paralyzed
almost half the entire city. No vehicle could gain
entrance into the main city, and no vehicle was
seen going out. This traffic gridlock occasioned
across Warri metropolis was usually pertinent;
especially on a Monday morning, and little
wonder this Robbery attack was slated for this
day, soon to be referred to as "Black Monday!"
CHAPTER 1
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LOCATION: WARRI, DELTA STATE
7:30a.m.
Time was tickling very fast, emotions were
becomming more heated. Seconds turned into
minutes, and the moment was approaching
gradually. Information had reached the Gang
members that a particular Bullion Van would be
conveying Millions of Naira to a New-generation
Bank at about 8:00a.m, and their plan was to
attack the Bullion Van at Gun point and cart
away with the money, despite being held under
tight security by the special anti-robbery squad.
For about a period two-year, the city of Warri had
been plagued with several crisis emanating from
a particular Gang of Robbers specialized in the
act of Robbery activities of various kinds ranging
from 'Invading of residential buildings, to Car
hijacking, Kidnapping, Mall attack, Breaking of
shops and stealing of its goods during the Night
and so on. The most striking thing about this
Group was that nobody knew who they were, or
where they came from, but then, they somehow
manages to carry out their criminal activities
successfully without any trace for the agents of
social control to keep the hoodlums perpetuating
the crimes behind bars.
Today, this same Gang of Robbers were about to
carry out yet another most tasky attack which
proved to be their hardest operation so far;
especially as it was to be done during the
daytime, and not business as usual. Whether
they would succeed or not was yet to be known,
but one thing was for sure, their lives were at
stake as some members of the Gang had already
been fortified spiritually with protective charms
by a supposed powerful herbalist, and anyone
that tried to get in their way would surely be
going down, just like the Naira; and that included
the Police.
Jude kept checking his wrist-watch by every
flying moment, but the Road situation was yet to
make any great improvement as vehicles were
only able to move at a slow pace. Upon seeing
that the traffic situation remained stagnant, Jude
promptly excused himself out of the tricycle,
popularly called "Keke-Napep" which he had
boarded about thirty-minutes earlier, forgetting
that he had not paid the Keke Rider his
transportation fee, and just about then, his
attention was called back by the Rider who
quickly made out and demanded his fee while
giving Jude an inquisitive stare of "You nor go
pay me my money?!" look. Not having time for
any drama, Jude then thrust his hand into the
right pocket of his Pens trouser, and handed the
Rider a neat two-hundred Naira note supposedly
for a distance which he didn't reach and
bothered not to demand for his change, but not
after he had given the Rider a deadly and
scornful look that could pass for a thousand
words before leaving the scenery and continued
his journey on foot. Only but if - the Rider knew
that Jude had with him a Pistol Gun, definitely,
he would rather not have demanded for his
money while pulling such an attitude.
Surprisingly, Jude was well- responsibly dressed,
clad in a long-sleeve top and a Plain Black pens
trouser, having touched the shirt into his pants,
and wearing a Black-coloured designer shoe to
match with. His appearance could pass him for
the Manager of a reputable coy, unknown to
many that he was the second-in-command of the
most Dreaded Gang terrorizing the whole of
Warri. All of these were an attempt to conceal
his true identity, as he had always proved not
just to be a Robber, but a highly intelligent one
at that. indeed, he was a baggage too much to
be predicted.
Despite coming from the creeks, Jude was
formally a decent individual having bagged a
degree in Psychology at the renowned 'Delta
State University, Abraka.' at the age of twenty-
two, until he later furthered his education at the
Prestigious 'University of Ibadan' where he
obtained a Master's degree in Criminology at the
age of thirty. Thereafter, he was thrown into the
labour market without any good job to his
intelligence and degrees put together, except for
some few working places where he was offered
peanut as salary. Hence, he decided to apply his
knowledge into something more productive by
becoming a professional thief.
After trekking for approximately five minutes,
Jude finally made it out from the traffic
congestion and into a nearby area which was a
semi-dilapidated slum. Although, he had a
personal car to himself, but regarding the plan
for this operation, he had to arrive the scene in
person, and alone from other Gang members.
Shortly afterwards, Jude received a phone call
from one of the Gang members whose name
was 'Preacher.' He became Jude's closest rival
among the circle - after he lost out in the bid to
become the second-in-command of the Robbery
squad - of which Jude won by popular demand.
Ever since then, their friendship became held
bound with a pinch of salt, as they categorically
became sworn enemies but only cooperated with
each other during an operation; while in reality,
they both wish each one of the other was dead.
In the phone call, Preacher made it known to
Jude that every other member of the Gang had
converged at a spot and set to carry out the
attack as soon as the Bullion Van arrives.
Whereas Jude, the supposed leader of the Gang,
in absence of the overall General, was no where
to be found, and that he would now take over
the mantle of leadership with or without the
arrival of Jude; But Preacher didn't just end
there, he wanted more stressing that Jude
should be ready to be overthrown by him,
claiming that Jude wasn't fit for the position he
occupied, as he had failed to perform his role
judiciously.
Jude then ended the call with disgust, without
him uttering a single word to his partner in crime
- who for some reasons had just changed his
mood. He was instantly reeled with anger and
contempt which was quickly evident from his
facial countenance.
The battle line had been drawn. It was only a
matter of time before the battle of superiority
would soon clash with one of the hardest
Robbery attack ever.
Indeed, This meant war!!!
*TO BE CONTINUED*