Police is our friend indeed!

The homeward journey from Oshodi to Iju-Ishaga was unbelievably smooth. Traffic was uncharacteristically light for a Wednesday evening in Lagos. A few commuters were a bit apprehensive, not wanting to believe that all was well.
Said a commuter by name, Stan: “Something must be wrong somewhere. There may be a serious hold-up somewhere that has made this area free.”
“There may be no traffic after all,” said Tony. And just as people were beginning to relax and enjoy the ride home, with some anticipating an early dinner, it happened. As the bus turned on to Oba Akran Avenue, there was a heavy traffic. Vehicles were moving bumper to bumper.
“Aha! I thought as much. Lagos gridlock-free at 6.30pm? Impossible! exclaimed Stan.
Said Nkiru: “I think the problem is at that portion of the road that is being reconstructed close to Ogba.” “Yes, that should be it,” Ken said in agreement. “I believe after that area, traffic should flow freely again.”
As it turned out, the problem was caused by policemen and women who were supposed to de-congest traffic. Rather, they were doing the exact opposite.
They had stopped a trailer right in the middle of the road so that vehicles on both sides of the road could not move, they were stuck. The police officers, about five in number were gathered around the trailer, and were forcing the driver’s door open. As the door opened, they dragged the man down and began to hit him from all sides.
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