Egunje spoil Lagos...

As early as 6.15am that lovely morning a police officer was already harassing an helpless public bus driver.  To think it was a Monday morning when everyone was trying to start a new week on a clean plate without hassles.

While I moved close to the bus stop, I over heard the conversation that ensued between the officer and the bus driver.

Police Officer:  Make I see your vehicle particulars?
Bus Driver:  Na im be this.
Police Officer:  (After what seem to the bus driver like ages) Ok, why your bus no come get fire extinguisher?
Bus Driver: (now looking worried)  Officer, the thing finish not too long ago and I never buy another one.
Police Officer:  Then we must go to the station and report this case. (jumping into the front seat of the bus)

In a twinkle of an eye, the Police Officer was in the bus.  The driver who did not have much of a choice had to follow her to the drivers side.  What happened thereafter marveled me as they were both in the bus for few minutes speaking in low tones.  All of a sudden...the officer said, make sure you don't do that again after which there was a "very warm handshake" with the bus driver.

She alighted and walked happily to pick on the next helpless victim....

Egunje spoil Lagos...

All in the bid to "KICK" away indiscipline

As promised...I come back to you with "Discovery".  

While dressing up in preparation for a family function last weekend, something told me to take my identity card  along with me to the event.  Clamped with my camera, I got some shots I thought would be great to share with you all.  I saw some Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) Brigade Officers busy "stealing" wares and goods all in the name of kicking away indiscipline.

What baffles me was the brutality with which they ransacked wares..., beating and pushing whoever dares to stop them from taking away the items.  As if that were not enough, most of what was taken from the road side traders were food items. All items that  was successfully loaded onto their truck (see pictures below) were bags of rice, fruits, provisions etc.

Amidst tears, helpless traders who had been deprived of their source of livelihood,  sort for help from no one in particular as passersby had a field day watching the callousness of the KAI officers.

            (KAI Officials loading foodstuffs to their truck)

In my bid to get a clearer snapshot of the truck, (I really wanted to get the plate number) some of the officials  sighted me and in the rush to avoid being captured by  "paparazzi" I was harassed and they tried very hard to get hold of my camera.  They were unsuccessful though, as I asked firmly under whose directive they were operating.  My queries however did not stop them from "stealing more"...

(Front of the truck - No so clear)

Head of the KAI crew -  "I must  carry this one home" (Guess that was what he had on his mind)

The question is - Were they under instruction to "attack" those traders?  Whose directive?  I wonder...

Welcome note...

Through this medium am hoping I will be able to keep up the promise I made to myself.  This  platform will be used to say a lot of things happening in our dear country with the use of pictures. 

Basically, it's more pictures and less words.  Hopefully too, the very first post will get to you tomorrow.  It's what I call "Discovery".  Watch out... and welcome aboard "The Dove's Arena"!