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The menace of the "One million boys" by Amara Chirim


It is no longer news that the popular notorious armed robbers, one million boys have been terrorizing everywhere in Lagos State.
Their mode of operation is to first, send letters to streets they will be visiting so their victims can fully prepare for them as they come. On getting to their place of operation, they tend to steal and rape  female members of the family and leave.
However, there's plot twist. Community members, landlords and youths, alongside vigilantes, have taken it upon themselves to protect their community. Youths are setting up bonfires, the streets are filled with youths wielding Cutlass and other items they feel useful to chase armed robbers. The menace of these "boys" has taken sleep away from the eyes of many Lagosians.
Nevertheless, when caught, these boys are burnt to death without mercy. But for how long will all these continue? How long will people stay awake to watch over their houses? How long will one million boys terrorize Lagos? How long?

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