Chapter 16 - chapter 18

Seating in circular form,the temple of the old religion oozing with smoke from candles of different colours as their leader steps in ,in company of two half naked beautiful girls,taking his seat which is nicely carved in gold colour with a logo of a light,in attendance are top government officials,respected clergymen and businesses merchants,Noble men,all is now set for our smooth invasion of this country, agent Ramzak I must commend you for your dedication to this cause,the president is in our control so is most states and some law makers,they carrier has been found and must be captured alive,increase your pressure on him , make him come to us so that our souls can rest in peace.

The premises of one of the reputed television station in the country,NNTV is always crowded because of it popularity and reach,some quarters even believe that it's reach is farther than the country's television station, that's why a greater number of people prefer doing business with them when it comes to balanced and accurate reportage which makes it a place of refuge for the opposition,what is wrong with you?,the chief editor fired at Flora as she walks into his office,the chief editor who is always tough but very intelligent,the success of the station can not be said to be complete without him being the brain and shoulder behind the success of the NNTV, his near thirty three years in the company has brought fame and fortune to him and the national network television,a big case is out there looking for who to report it ,all you report is obituaries and these celebrities,sir we are doing our best,Flora defended,one of the young and sharp brains in their employ and favourite of the chief,on different occasions he has confessed seeing great qualities in her which he had at his youth,if that is what you call your best then I assure you,this station will soon close down,Flora reminded him ,sir nobody has been assigned to cover that story, that's not even the problem Jonas another reporter added,that case is highly classified,we are not allowed anywhere close,I don't care if it's classified or not,I don't care how you do it,unravel the cause of the vice President's death, looking mean and direct to Flora,chief you can't ask me to do such a risky job,helloo!,this is Nigeria and I m a woman for Christ sake,somebody has to do these,you are the finest I have got besides in every new achievement,there is always a first me,one more thing I want the best,not your best,faking a smile,get to work girl.

Since the death of the vice president,amaka has been a shadow of herself,tears has become her makeup just hunger eluded her,she stopped attending lectures,prefer avoiding her friends,a quick knock came at the door and the door opened Maxwell hurried in and jam the door,max are you okay jumping on him,what happened?,how did you get out? , breathing faster Maxwell could not say anything but pace up and down almost crying,talk to me amaka persisted,what happened,who was shot,another news came on screen, following the death of the vice president, security officials in the presidency have released the photograph of the killer who incidentally is the winner of the essay competition,mr.maxwell ikedi was the only one with the vice president when the gun shots was heard,we will give you updates as the come,amaka could not believe her eyes as Maxwell's picture is displayed on the screen as a wanted man,seeing her shock, Maxwell walked up to her , darling that is completely untrue,I have been framed up believe me,I had nothing to do with his death,I believe you with all my heart,she then paused for a while ,what are you going to do now,confused and weak,I don't really know,amaka sits down to think,who would want you framed up, Maxwell got an idea,I m going to find out, don't tell me you are going outside again when you just saw you picture on the screen, trying to explain,I can't hide forever,I need to prove my innocence by finding why and who framed me up,I don't like this idea,amaka registering her dislike for his plan, darling this my only chance,I will be fine,seeing his mind is made up be careful dear,they hugged then Maxwell left.

Mr David immediately stood up as Mr President walks into the hall towards his office in company with Mr. Ramzak,they walked past him into the office,he followed,on getting in,Mr.David registered his presence,your Excellency you called me, looking at him scornfully,have you arrested that assassin ?,not yet sir,I must frankly tell you now ,I have lost my confidence in you as a matter of fact,you are in my suspect list, trying to defend himself,sir I wish there is anything I can do now,one thing I know is that something big is going on ,I just pray it is stopped before things gets out of hand,barely allowing him finish his last statement,how do you intend to stop it,is it by removing me perhaps,David cuts in strongly,sir forgive my interoption,I have never thought of removing you from office,I swore to serve you,who ever that is feeding you with all these lies has a lot of questions to answer,he could no longer stand him,David ,I have a lot to discuss with Ramzak ,go back to your duty post and wait for instructions,mr. David felt helpless as he turned and Left,the president turning to Ramzak who has been a spectator to the confrontation,who is this assassin?,sir information coming from the DSS shows that he has sponsors from overseas,the code name of their opps. is Harmagedon ,he has carried out so many inside jobs in most states,he is the one instigating religious crisis in the country,northern part is the target,he is sponsoring a sect of Muslim to carry out his. war through suicide bombing, supprised at the profile of the assassin,this is supposed to be a university student,yes sir, terrorist keep low profile during incubation,how do we stop him, Ramzak clears his throat,sir you most declare him wanted for as long as he is out there,you have a case to answer on the vice President's death,the president stood motionless and lost, Ramzak,as he finds his tongue,as the president federal republic of Nigeria,I order you to use whatever means you dim fit and track him down, that's an order.