The Absence of Sparara

Kpakute was standing behind Mr Adegbenro's office, the Chemistry teacher. Kpakute belongs to a secret society called Scopion. He was the leader of the group. He is very wicked among all the students as a result nobody dares him. He had caused so many troubles both in the school and community, he had many criminal case in the elders of the village record. He and his members of a cult have a slogan ( talo fe gbe'no woju ekun laisawo?- it means that nobody dares tiger if he's not a strong hunter?). His father was a rogue who terrorised Ajumobi village some years ago as a result of the terrorism Mrs Ajakaye Jumoke, his mother left Ajumobi village after her husband death because she could not move freely in the village.

K baba! 001!! Twuale!!! Kpakute carefully looked straight to his left side, the road that leads to one of the old empty classes. "K baba, na your guy"-second in command-Wisesnow speaking in pingin" Kpakute quickly gave him a slang to indicate that his attention was needed. Wisesnow moved toward him with his chest bag carried across his neck. Second -how far?- Kpakute said. Baba, I dey o.

I'm just thinking about something, it's very serious matter-Kpakute said. What's is it baba? It's about Mr Sparara, I heard that he was seriously injured yesterday. Yes , Baba -Wisesnow answered.

OK, tell Python that meeting must be held today under the Tree of judgement, normal time.The judgment tree is one big cashew tree behind an old Cathedral Church Cementary. Yes sir , Twuale - Wise-snow answered and left for the class. Suddenly the principal drove in his Mercedes Benz 200 and parked in the front of the staffroom. Wise-snow quickly ran to Kpakute. Shadow! Shadow!! Lanbar don login- that's to say the principal is around. Lanbar was the name giving to the principal though his real name was Mr Lee. Kpakute reluctantly left his formal location and came to the class because he knew that it's usual for the principal that he walked round the school premises with one or two school guards whenever he came to the school.

As physics class was about to start, Kunle-the class captain stood up and moved majestically to the Staffroom to call Mr King. Mr king is one of the best teacher in Noble Crown College, Kernel State. He had won Best Teacher Award in three consecutive times, even the principal respected him including the parents. Mr King, Sir please we are all set and waiting for you to take us physics lecture. Kunle said. OK tell the class that I'm coming right away but collect all the assignments I gave you and keep them with you till I arrive. OK sir, Kunle replied and went straight to the class for the collection of the assignments.

Hello class, submit your assignment. Kunle said. Lions-Den,waitin dey sup na? Kpakute was asking one of his cult members whose nickname was Lion's-Den. I don't know baba- "E be like say na the last week assignment", he replied in pingin language.

Within a five seconds, about ten guys whose bags were kept in the bush quickly ran to carry their bags. The reason why some of those students kept their bags in the bush is that, Mr Scottish a.k.a Sparara has none tolerance for late comers, once it's 8:5am every student must be on the assembly , any student who came late would be severely dealt with. It's well known among the students.

But some smart students would kept their school bag in the bush and lied that they were sent an errand and sneaked out between the short break period to carry their bag. It was 10:53am, a farmer who had cultivated his new farm for the past 3weeks. Now the farm was dried up by the sun and needed to be burnt-burning is the method most of the farmers used in Karhel State to clear their farm for planting , must especially the poor farmers that couldnot afford Caterpillar or machine tools.

Unfortunately their bags were kept under the cultivated grass, not known that the farmer will come earlier as that time for burning.Yeeee!!!!!! I'm finished!!!! Samson shouted. He was incapable of making anysense. Only tears were flowing from his eyes and Yee! Yee!! like four seconds intervals. Other students who also kept their bags were still coming behind suddenly they looked up and saw Samson from a far distance. Sam what's the matter?- they asked curiously. Samson pulsed for 3 second, my bag, my bag.. has burnt, he stunteredly answered and brought his cry to resumption. Other students who had their bags kept there also jointed him "aiye mi temi bami"- that's to say "I'm finished" they all shouted.

They all left and I hid in the school library to elude punishment,failure to submit their assignments and they all found their way home during the long break.