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One of its Own

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You rarely see them in groups but a group of eagles is called a convocation while a group of owls is called a parliament. Oh you’re welcome.  “ Iyalaya e, won o bi e! ” a frustrated Abere had fired at one of his infuriating customers. Quite a fitting name, Abere, as you’ll almost see his bones through his skin at a glance. He deals with sales of household electrical appliances after a seasoned professional career in street thuggery. Eventually, he graduated into an Agbero (a lower level of road transportation occupation) terrorizing bus drivers and conductors who dared not pay their dues. He stood at six feet tall and barely weighs 110 pounds yet wreaks havoc the likes of which you don’t see often. His name sends shivers down the spine of the average bus conductor not because he has an intimidating frame but because of the plethora of backup at his disposal. Once, a handsome young man who just moved into the neigbourhood had a misunderstanding with Abere and jus