Me: Mallam Abdul! How far! Make we meet for the Suya joint tonight?<\/p>\n
Abdul: No problem. For Maitama right? And no dey call me Mallam again. Otherwise I start to call you Pastor. Which one you be sef. Catholic or Protestant?<\/p>\n
Me: No, not in Maitama. The one close to central now. I be Christian. Any one you call me I answer. You prefer Alhaji? You go remember arrange the usual eh? Make we get some company. Ha ha ha!<\/p>\n
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Abdul: Wetin dem put for this Suya tonight? I fit eat am till morning.<\/p>\n
Me: I agree with you. I must congratulate the Mesuya myself. It is really good.<\/p>\n
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Wow! I thought the floor rose up a moment ago. It must be the beer. But I am on only the third bottle. I feel so thirsty. Where is the bottle. Where is Mallam Abdul? The ladies? Where is there so much dust in the air?<\/p>\n
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Did I fall asleep? At least the dust has cleared, but I feel so sleepy.<\/p>\n
Is that blood on the floor? Why are there people all over the floor. Is that Mallam Abdul over there? Where is his face?<\/p>\n
I think I need to get up. I can’t seem to move.\u00a0 Are those my legs over there?<\/p>\n
I think I will just lie still and watch them. In case someone tries to steal them.<\/p>\n
I will need them to walk home.<\/p>\n
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I can hear sirens. But I am so tired. I think I will lie down for a while. I will shut my eyes briefly. Just for a few minutes. I must watch my legs. And there is fresh Fura De Nunu in the fridge. If they take the power supply, it will spoil.<\/p>\n
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Am I dying. I feel so drowsy. It’s not so bad. I can’t feel a thing.<\/p>\n
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Voice: “Hello Mister. Can you hear me? There has been an explosion. We are taking you to the hospital. Can you stay awake for me. Tell me your name.”<\/p>\n
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Voice: “Darm it! I think we have lost him.”<\/p>\n
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Me: The chicken suya was especially tasty tonight. Where is the cook? He did a very good job. I should tip him. Maybe when I wake up. I need to sleep a little first. I am so tired.<\/p>\n
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