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ALL IN A DAY CHAPTER FOURTY TWO - Set up
Time: 21: 26: 59 PMLocation: Federal Bureau of Investigation 30 Minutes after her extraction from Charles's house, Kelvin arrived at the FBI. He walked into the cortex and was lucky to meet Bill, atlas, Christabel, Nick and shockingly Ben together, discussing. Kelvin halted in front of them, introducing them to Amanda and also explaining what happened back at the house"I'm sorry that I doubted you. I just can't hold on to the fact that my boyfriend is a terrorist""It's okay alright, it's one of those things that happen" Sarah answered her with a smile.Ben just staring at them made a quick thought. Suddenly he had a plan that they could use to capture Jakeem, dando and his allies.He beckoned them to the conference room for a meeting, also tagging Amanda along."This plan is a long shot but if we play it the right way, there's a 100% we apprehend Dando and his team"Ben's words placed them in confusion, they glanced among themselves with no idea of the plan he had."Okay, so what
ALL IN A DAY CHAPTER FOURTY THREE - Trap
Time: 21:47:14 PMLocation: Five minutes away from the warehouseBen sat behind the wheel of his sleek black BMW, glancing at his partner, Kelvin, seated beside him. The engine hummed with anticipation as the convoy of FBI vehicles raced through the city streets, their sirens wailing in the night.It was like luck was on their side. After weeks of tireless investigation, they finally found Dando's location. Inside the BMW, Ben's mind was focused, his senses sharpened. He could feel the weight of the mission resting on his shoulders. Beside him, Kelvin was equally prepared, his steely gaze fixed ahead.As they arrived at their destination, the warehouse loomed before them, the gate left widely open. The sight sent a ripple of caution through Ben's spine. He exchanged a glance with Kelvin, silently communicating their shared concern.Ben quickly got down from his Jeep together with Kelvin and the rest of the agents. He took charge by dividing the team into subunits—Alpha, Delta, and Ome
ALL IN A DAY CHAPTER FOURTY FOUR - A Sinister Demand
Previously on 24The Day started like every other day, normal, fine but what the day brought was unexpected. After getting to know about the virus, explosions were set in motion. Jakeem's best friend was killed and his girlfriend was almost murdered. Bill was replaced by his loggerhead coursemate. Ben was debriefed by Atlas which was not a good one. Finally obtaining the location of Dando and his allies, Ben and his men weren't aware of what lies for them. Aisha soon found out the most shocking and unbelievable thing, her father most trusted aid planned her kidnap to use her as leverage to get what he wants.For Ben, it seemed the investigation will start from scratch with no leads at hand, and to tell, time is running out.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The following takes place between 10 PM and 12 PM~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Time: 22: 01: 12 PMLocation: An unknown street in the city of LagosThe black SUV maneuvered through the dimly lit streets of Lagos, its occupants
ALL IN A DAY CHAPTER FOURTY FIVE - Race Against Time
Time: 22: 25: 39 PMLocation: Allen Road, VGCThe darkness enveloped the posh neighbourhood of Allen Road, VGC as Ben parked his sleek BMW a few houses away from PBOX no 2234. He had received a crucial update from the FBI about the whereabouts of a Chinese man who actually sold the virus Dando possessed. This time, he was on his own, without his partner Kelvin, whom he always considered like a son.As he sat in the car, a sense of responsibility weighed on him. He wanted to protect Kelvin from the dangers they faced in their line of work, but he also knew that Kelvin was a capable agent who shared the same dedication to safeguarding their nation.Gathering his resolve, Ben stepped out of the car, his heart pounding with adrenaline. The Chinese man's residence was guarded by two armed men, and Ben expected nothing less from someone involved in such dangerous and deadly activities. He knew he had to tread carefully.With precision, Ben made a call to the FBI, requesting the house schemat
ALL IN A DAY Characters
To my exquisite readers, I'll love for you to read the characters assigned for this novel but if you're bored and unwilling to, it's fine. Just flip to the next CHAPTER and start enjoying an incredible and intriguing novel.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#Chractersfrom24hours BEN JOHNBen John is a seasoned Field Agent, boasting an impressive track record of over 20 years of service with the prestigious FBI. Throughout his distinguished career, Ben has proven to be an exceptional asset, consistently excelling in his assignments and earning the trust and admiration of his colleagues.KENDRA ORLANDO DANIELS Kendra Daniels, originally known as Kendra Orlando, is a highly accomplished and talented data analyst hailing from Nigeria. Although born in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, America, Kendra's roots trace back to her Nigerian heritage, which has shaped her life and career.With an impressive career spanning at least 16 years, Kendra has been a prominent figure within the Federal Bure
ALL IN A DAY Prologue
#TheBegining #Preface #BenJohn7:45:59 AM...As he descended the stairs, his surroundings appeared hazy and surreal, like an unsettling dream. But his focus was drawn to a distressing sight downstairs – a figure lying motionless in a pool of blood. Without a second thought, he rushed towards her, desperate to save her.but his efforts were interrupted by the appearance of two menacing figures, towering over him, guns pointed in his direction, their wicked laughter echoing through the air. The deafening sound of gunshots pierced the silence, and Ben jerked awake, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, and his breath heavy with fear.His face bore a mix of apprehension and confusion, his furrowed eyebrows revealing the lingering distress from the nightmare. However, his thoughts were interrupted by the jarring noise of his phone's alarm, shattering the remnants of the dream.Jumping out of bed, Ben hastily silenced the alarm, realizing he had overslept. The time on his phone displayed 7:
ALL IN A DAY CHAPTER ONE - Update
#DAY 1-2 The following takes place between 8 AM and 10 AM. Events occur in real time...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Time: 08:05:15 AMLagos... Lagos is a major African financial centre and is the economic hub of Lagos state and Nigeria at large. The megacity has the fourth-highest GDP in Africa and houses one of the largest and busiest seaports on the continent. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.The bustling city of Lagos, with its towering buildings, busy streets, and lively people, stood as the financial centre of Africa. Amid the sea of vehicles, a BMW skidded through the palm groove road, its engine roaring like a fierce tiger, racing towards Maryland. But the traffic lights brought the car to a halt, causing a momentary stillness amidst the city's frenzy.Buildings lined the streets, adorned with billboards advertising everything from Pepsi to baby diapers and upcoming concerts. Pedestrians hustled along the pavements, some on their way to work, others seeking
ALL IN A DAY CHAPTER TWO - The Presidential Villa
#AsoRockTime: 08:25:32 AMLocation: ASO ROCKAso Rock, a majestic granitic outcrop on the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria's capital, loomed tall and proud. Rising 400 meters above the ground, with a peak height of 936 meters above sea level, it stood as a prominent monolith, a symbol of the city. The level of security surrounding this important location was unparalleled, boasting more than 200 vigilant security agents, including police, army, DSS, and others.Inside the President's office, a well-arranged room displayed the aura of a leader dedicated to education. A portrait of the President adorned one wall, while a bookshelf filled with various volumes hinted at his passion for learning. At the far end of the room, a resolute desk stood, a symbol of strength and determination. The office's three south-facing windows were fortified with bulletproof glass, adding an extra layer of protection. Concrete walls served as a formidable barrier against potential threats.The President himself, a
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CHAPTER FOURTY FIVE - Race Against Time
Time: 22: 25: 39 PMLocation: Allen Road, VGCThe darkness enveloped the posh neighbourhood of Allen Road, VGC as Ben parked his sleek BMW a few houses away from PBOX no 2234. He had received a crucial update from the FBI about the whereabouts of a Chinese man who actually sold the virus Dando possessed. This time, he was on his own, without his partner Kelvin, whom he always considered like a son.As he sat in the car, a sense of responsibility weighed on him. He wanted to protect Kelvin from the dangers they faced in their line of work, but he also knew that Kelvin was a capable agent who shared the same dedication to safeguarding their nation.Gathering his resolve, Ben stepped out of the car, his heart pounding with adrenaline. The Chinese man's residence was guarded by two armed men, and Ben expected nothing less from someone involved in such dangerous and deadly activities. He knew he had to tread carefully.With precision, Ben made a call to the FBI, requesting the house schemat
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CHAPTER FOURTY FOUR - A Sinister Demand
Previously on 24The Day started like every other day, normal, fine but what the day brought was unexpected. After getting to know about the virus, explosions were set in motion. Jakeem's best friend was killed and his girlfriend was almost murdered. Bill was replaced by his loggerhead coursemate. Ben was debriefed by Atlas which was not a good one. Finally obtaining the location of Dando and his allies, Ben and his men weren't aware of what lies for them. Aisha soon found out the most shocking and unbelievable thing, her father most trusted aid planned her kidnap to use her as leverage to get what he wants.For Ben, it seemed the investigation will start from scratch with no leads at hand, and to tell, time is running out.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The following takes place between 10 PM and 12 PM~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Time: 22: 01: 12 PMLocation: An unknown street in the city of LagosThe black SUV maneuvered through the dimly lit streets of Lagos, its occupants
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CHAPTER FOURTY THREE - Trap
Time: 21:47:14 PMLocation: Five minutes away from the warehouseBen sat behind the wheel of his sleek black BMW, glancing at his partner, Kelvin, seated beside him. The engine hummed with anticipation as the convoy of FBI vehicles raced through the city streets, their sirens wailing in the night.It was like luck was on their side. After weeks of tireless investigation, they finally found Dando's location. Inside the BMW, Ben's mind was focused, his senses sharpened. He could feel the weight of the mission resting on his shoulders. Beside him, Kelvin was equally prepared, his steely gaze fixed ahead.As they arrived at their destination, the warehouse loomed before them, the gate left widely open. The sight sent a ripple of caution through Ben's spine. He exchanged a glance with Kelvin, silently communicating their shared concern.Ben quickly got down from his Jeep together with Kelvin and the rest of the agents. He took charge by dividing the team into subunits—Alpha, Delta, and Ome
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CHAPTER FOURTY TWO - Set up
Time: 21: 26: 59 PMLocation: Federal Bureau of Investigation 30 Minutes after her extraction from Charles's house, Kelvin arrived at the FBI. He walked into the cortex and was lucky to meet Bill, atlas, Christabel, Nick and shockingly Ben together, discussing. Kelvin halted in front of them, introducing them to Amanda and also explaining what happened back at the house"I'm sorry that I doubted you. I just can't hold on to the fact that my boyfriend is a terrorist""It's okay alright, it's one of those things that happen" Sarah answered her with a smile.Ben just staring at them made a quick thought. Suddenly he had a plan that they could use to capture Jakeem, dando and his allies.He beckoned them to the conference room for a meeting, also tagging Amanda along."This plan is a long shot but if we play it the right way, there's a 100% we apprehend Dando and his team"Ben's words placed them in confusion, they glanced among themselves with no idea of the plan he had."Okay, so what
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CHAPTER FOURTY ONE - Debrief
Time: 21:08:11 PMLocation: The Holding roomBen explained all of his activities that took place from when he woke up, down till that time. He explained in detail to atlas: about their lead on Muiz, and how they attacked him which made them find out about a virus. He also made him know about Ahmed's son Jakeem, who escaped with the same virus. Ben made mention of how Bill through his instruction jeopardised their chances of arresting Jakeem.Atlas remembered he heard something of such in the news, a disturbance along ojota road.Ben went on to explain the assault he placed on Ahmed when he was unwilling to disclose Dando's location.Atlas made sure he took notes of Ben's explanation, but not all. On the table was found a phone which he used to record every word made by Ben.Ben got to the part where his son was kidnapped and that the only way he could get back Sam was to swap with Muiz. Ben unravelled in full, trying to clarify the fact that he released Muiz because he had a plan.Sti
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CHAPTER FOURTY - THEN SHE DIED
Time: 20: 50: 56 PMLocation: The Holding roomBen John was directed to the holding room where he sat for nearly two hours. He was offered a meal as he asked. Ben remembered he hadn't eaten anything since he left home in the morning. Within two minutes, he finished a bowl of custard, two actually. Ever since Anita died, custard has been his favourite. Ben was so occupied, he didn't have time to cook, not that his meals were that great but it was presentable.He was still thinking about his son and what was going out there when he heard the sound of the door unlocked. His eyes trailed towards the door which revealed atlas and Reggie walking into the room."Oh, shit" Ben mumbled within. Though he didn't want Bill to debrief him, Ben didn't pray for someone like atlas.Ben worked with Atlas back in port Harcourt and he could swear that it was the worst time of his life. Headquarters had to intervene in their rift for them to get along. Atlas had a deceptive look, deceiving people that he
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CHAPTER THIRTY NINE - Replacement
Time: 20:25:10 PMLocation: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION "I'm with you sir" Bill said with a non-spontaneous look. He stood on his feet with his gaze at the workers down the cortex through his glass.Mr President's chat with Director Jandor was quick and simple, to find a replacement for Bill. His ineffectiveness has cost lives and properties and with immediate effect, Director Jandor ordered one of his best agents with a high rank, just the same as Bill to head down to FBI. Jandor phones Bill to inform him about the situation. There was nothing he could do and asides from that, he had expected something like that."All thanks to Ben who extracted their only lead and got him killed" Bill thought to himself after ending the call over a minute ago. He also thought he had to address his team about the situation.Before heading downstairs, Bill had packed his stuff. His pen, file, pictures of his family which were carved into a mini frame and others. He simply arranged them inside his
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CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHT- The next TWELVE HOURS begins
Time: 20:01:21PMLocation: ASO ROCK.Outside the presidential villa, the number of light that illuminated the surrounding were countless, from different angles. One could mistell that it was daylight if not for the sky which was dark, filled with stars and the moon.The lights were so much that in an open space, one couldn't see its shadow. It became an advantage and ease for the guards to spot any suspicious activities around.As usual, whether it was day or night, the inside was always lighted, lighted enough to show the beauty of the villa.Yakubu walked past the first floor into an elevator. He tapped the 4th floor which happens to be the presidential floor. He tucked his hands into his suit trousers waiting for the elevator to stop.It was just like a coincidence, as soon as the elevator stopped, his phone rang out. Yakubu removed his hands from his pocket together with his phone which was on his right."Hello" That was his only response to the greeting made by the caller. As he
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CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN - A lead
Time: 19: 35: 31 PMLocation: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONTwo BMW vehicles drove into the building's park. They halted and turned off their engine, together with their dipped light. The parking lot was lit with flood lights hung at different angles. The back doors were open and Ben and Sam came out. Ben held him by the shoulder as they were accompanied into the cortex. Everyone already knew what was going on so as Ben stepped in, all eyes were on him. Some murmured among themselves, and others gossiped about Ben and Kendra's relationship. They wondered if they were dating each other which shouldn't be.Bill was informed about the arrival of Ben. He gave Nick and Hakeem instructions before walking out of the conference room, with a file in his hand.Ben who was standing afar off with his son wrapped around him spotted Bill heading toward him with two guards. Ben left his son and marched towards Bill"Hey, any words from Kelvin? has Muiz been caught?" Ben asked as soon as he got to
