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    Our Right to Freedom
    Our Right to Freedom
    Our Right to Freedom
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    Our Right to Freedom

    By Bolanle Ogundiran

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    The deafening noise of artillery and bomb blasts drew closer as civilians cower in their homes hiding in the least imaginable places. The battle for this particular town had waged on for three days. Casualty figures were rising, the African Combat Force (ACF) was in fierce battle against the Gorilla Rebels. Their mission is to restore peace.

    When constituted authorities put personal interest ahead of public service, conflict of interest occur, this eventually degenerates to rebellion and anarchy. That was the case in this once beautiful country with a population of about 10 million and a thriving agro based economy. Problem began when gold and other precious stones were discovered in certain locations within the country about three years ago. The incumbent President sidelined other ethnic groups to favor his clansmen and few loyalists. This move did not go down well, other groups felt marginalized and vulnerable. A rebellion formed which attracted global attention. Peace talks took place within and outside the country, all affected parties were called upon to settle their grievances amicably; but no, the hatred had run too deep. Rather than talking through their issues, they chose the path of war. A path they would finally regret after massive damage had been done.

    "Celine follow me quickly" Granny said loudly as she hurried to the back of the house and opened the hidden door to a small storage space.

    "Hide in there and don't make any noise. This space can only contain one person. I'll find somewhere to hide. Don't come out until I come for you. The rebels are advancing and it'll be dreadfully horrible if they find us. Stay here my darling and be very quiet and still. I pray we'll survive this dangerous moment."

    "Grandma NO! Don't go, I'll squeeze to make room for the both of us, no Grandma, stay." Celine cried as she held her Grandmother tight at the wrist. She was scared, Granny was all she had as family. The bond they share was so strong, they understood each other too well. She was sixteen and endowed with the precious gifts of nature. Her beauty was rare, near perfect.

    "Stay here my darling, I promise I'll be fine, I'll find somewhere safe to hide. They won't find us. Don't worry, just do as I say my dear." Granny assured her with all the positive energy she could muster. Deep down she was scared, terrified of the fate that awaits them in a short while. She knew she would be of no use to the rebels if they found her, but what those brutes would do to her grandchild was what she dreaded.

    She bent down, kissed her precious Celine on the head and said a prayer "May GOD keep you my darling, we shall meet again and it'll be alright." She closed the door as Celine wept and kept saying "I love you Grandma" repeatedly then kept silent after few minutes.

    With slow movement, Granny walked to the kitchen, picked a stool and sat behind the large cupboard where she keeps her utensils. This is a good hideout if I keep quiet and still, she thought.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBolanle Ogundiran
    Release dateFeb 14, 2018
    ISBN9781370309245
    Our Right to Freedom
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    Bolanle Ogundiran

    Bolanle Ogundiran obtained her first Degree in Education from Lagos State University Ojo in 2000 before proceeding for her Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management and Professional Certificate and Diploma in Public Relations.She has over twelve years work experience in Customer Service, Business Development and Research. ‘My Path to Justice’ is her first book.

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      Our Right to Freedom - Bolanle Ogundiran

      OUR RIGHT TO FREEDOM

      BY

      BOLANLE OGUNDIRAN

      This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

      By Bolanle Ogundiran

      Copyright 2018 Bolanle Ogundiran

      Smashwords Edition

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite ebook retailer and purchase your own copy.

      Chapter One

      The deafening noise of artillery and bomb blasts drew closer as civilians cower in their homes hiding in the least imaginable places. The battle for this particular town had waged on for three days. Casualty figures were rising, the African Combat Force (ACF) was in fierce battle against the Gorilla Rebels. Their mission is to restore peace.

      When constituted authorities put personal interest ahead of public service, conflict of interest occur, this eventually degenerates to rebellion and anarchy. That was the case in this once beautiful country with a population of about 10 million and a thriving agro based economy. Problem began when gold and other precious stones were discovered in certain locations within the country about three years ago. The incumbent President sidelined other ethnic groups to favor his clansmen and few loyalists. This move did not go down well, other groups felt marginalized and vulnerable. A rebellion formed which attracted global attention. Peace talks took place within and outside the country, all affected parties were called upon to settle their grievances amicably; but no, the hatred had run too deep. Rather than talking through their issues, they chose the path of war. A path they would finally regret after massive damage had been done.

      Celine follow me quickly Granny said loudly as she hurried to the back of the house and opened the hidden door to a small storage space.

      Hide in there and don't make any noise. This space can only contain one person. I'll find somewhere to hide. Don't come out until I come for you. The rebels are advancing and it'll be dreadfully horrible if they find us. Stay here my darling and be very quiet and still. I pray we'll survive this dangerous moment.

      Grandma NO! Don't go, I'll squeeze to make room for the both of us, no Grandma, stay. Celine cried as she held her Grandmother tight at the wrist. She was scared, Granny was all she had as family. The bond they share was so strong, they understood each other too well. She was sixteen and endowed with the precious gifts of nature. Her beauty was rare, near perfect.

      Stay here my darling, I promise I'll be fine, I'll find somewhere safe to hide. They won't find us. Don't worry, just do as I say my dear. Granny assured her with all the positive energy she could muster. Deep down she was scared, terrified of the fate that awaits them in a short while. She knew she would be of no use to the rebels if they found her, but what those brutes would do to her grandchild was what she dreaded.

      She bent down, kissed her precious Celine on the head and said a prayer May GOD keep you my darling, we shall meet again and it'll be alright. She closed the door as Celine wept and kept saying I love you Grandma repeatedly then kept silent after few minutes.

      With slow movement, Granny walked to the kitchen, picked a stool and sat behind the large cupboard where she keeps her utensils. This is a good hideout if I keep quiet and still, she thought.

      Chapter Two

      The Field Commander had issued an order that on no account must his officers and troops retreat. They must fight till they accomplish their mission of defeating and disarming the rebels.

      The 18th Battalion under the command of Major Limyel Kurl is to advance to the bridge leading to the small arable town of Shasha. Their mission is to secure the bridge to prevent the rebels escaping to the town and using the civilians as human shield.

      Major Limyel gave orders to Captain Jose to take twenty soldiers with him to guard the other end of the bridge. He and his men boarded the military truck and sped over the bridge to the other end.

      Unknown to them, about eighty rebels were making their way to the town through the dangerous terrain under the bridge. They were armed with machine guns and grenades; tenacious looking and hungry. Their leader was a volatile tall man in his middle forties. His intimidating features gave him controlling edge over his followers. They were halfway there, before midnight they should reach the town. The first thing they'll do when they hit town

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