The Young Scholar Chapter 2 Episode 10

 Inspector Segun- Every come out under the count of 3 (1, 2, …)

Everyone in that premises ran out scared and began to ask… Officers please what’s going on.

Abdulrasaq – (came out of his apartment) Good day sir (He greeted Inspector Segun as he could recognise him).

Inspector Segun – Good day! Young Scholar… You live here?

Abdulrasaq – Yes sir… I never thought we would meet again. (He shock hands)

Inspector Segun – That’s life!

Abdulrasaq – so what’s going on?…

Inspector Segun – I and my boys are following a lead. We found out that there’s a serial killer in town. Some say it’s he, some say it’s she… Whichever, we are dealing with a smart head. A professional.

Abdulrasaq – That’s serous… So you mean we aren’t save right now.

Inspector Segun – I think you all are safe… He has a target list and he doesn’t kill anyone else only the target. That’s one good thing about him.

Abdulrasaq – Alhamdulilah!… So you’re sure he ran in here?

Inspector Segun – Definitely!..  we shot him and still he disappeared. This is the only place he could have entered. With the blood marks on the floor. He must be here.

Abdulrasaq – Ohhh (he had a view of the blood stains on the floor but still non could tell which of the premise he entered because he hid his footprints).  So professional!

Inspector Segun – I’m telling you…. (He gave the order to his boys) Make sure you search everywhere thoroughly..

Abdulrasaq – Are you still an inspector since all these years?

Inspector Segun – No I had several promotions … I’m currently the Inspector general of police (IGP)

Abdulrasaq – Wowwwww! Congratulations sir.. this is really a good news.

Inspector Segun – Thank you very much…

The police screened every where, every premises and yet they couldn’t find anything…
They informed the IGP who asked them to check again and do so more thoroughly.

Inspector Segun – (Raised his voice at them) go in there and search again.. he is in there!

Still they searched thoroughly but couldn’t find anyone. The neighbors complained of feeling sleepy and need to continue to rest before dawn.

Inspector Segun – please everyone, we apologize for taking much of your time… It’s all for your safety. Please if anyone come in contact with a strange face after we leave here, please do not hesitate to call us. Once again we apologize for the time wasted.

Abdulrasaq – I’m sure everyone understands the need for the check. We will let you know if we come across any strange signs.

Inspector Segun – Thank you very much for your understanding.. (He shock hands with Abdulrasaq once again)

Abdulrasaq – You’re welcome IG.

They all returned to their homes, while the police left with their vans.

Abdulrasaq – (Locks his door tightly like never before..) Allahumma innaka khalaqta nafsee wa-anta tawaffaha, laka mamatuha wamahyaha in ahyaytaha fahfathha, wa-in amattaha faghfir laha. Allahumma innee as-alukal-AAafiyah. ( O Allah, verily You have created my soul and You shall take its life, to You belongs its life and death.) (He recited a dua and then slept)

*Dreaming*********************************

Footsteps in the dark…

Abdulrasaq – Who’s there? (No one responded)
The footsteps gets closer… And then a voice called out “Young Scholar”… Your time is up…(Repeatedly)

Abdulrasaq – Audhu billahi minnal shaytanir rahjim. (I seek refuge from Allah against shaytan the outcast) (He woke up sweating)

He stood up and went to the kitchen to drink water… Then he heard footsteps for real this time.

Abdulrasaq – Who’s there?? (He checked his clothes for his phone but it wasn’t with him)

Voice – Ohhh, I think you’re looking for this (showed him his phone).

Abdulrasaq – (Moving backwards) how did you get in?

Voice – That’s a secret of it’s own… I know you “Mohammed Abdulrasaq” Son of Mohammed Ali and Nanahauwa Abdulnajeeb. You were born on the 3rd of July, 1984. And you use to live in a small hut in Kene before the death of your father. I know everything about you.

Abdulrasaq – I’m not surprised. you’re a professional and I know you now. You must be “The Assassin”.

Voice – Wow! I’m amazed… It’s an honour to meet you “Young Scholar”

Abdulrasaq – The pleasure is mine!… Let’s get it done. DO WHAT THE LIST SAYS (YOUR TARGET LIST)….

Voice – With all pleasure (she gave a false smile)

TO BE CONTINUED…

Written by Masud Umoru