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A fast-paced account of what happens on a bridge in Lagos Nigeria in traffic, where a ruthless gang of robbers ambush a stream of cars and then demand at gunpoint from commuters their jewellery, cell phones and other valuables. A shootout between police and gangsters follows with bodies all over the place. The author Folorunso G. Makinde gives us a fascinating look into life in Nigeria today with all its violence, gangster activity and a vast amount of corruption thrown in; where taking bribes has become a way of life; which many citizens accept as the inevitable consequence of living in this…mehr

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A fast-paced account of what happens on a bridge in Lagos Nigeria in traffic, where a ruthless gang of robbers ambush a stream of cars and then demand at gunpoint from commuters their jewellery, cell phones and other valuables. A shootout between police and gangsters follows with bodies all over the place. The author Folorunso G. Makinde gives us a fascinating look into life in Nigeria today with all its violence, gangster activity and a vast amount of corruption thrown in; where taking bribes has become a way of life; which many citizens accept as the inevitable consequence of living in this bustling country, albeit with widespread violence and criminal activities. Does this all sound disturbingly familiar? Read 'On the Bridge' for yourself and draw your own conclusions!
Autorenporträt
Folorunso G. Makinde was born in Lagos, Nigeria where he completed his Primary School education. He also attended Ilora Baptist Grammar School and Olivet Baptist High School both in Oyo State, Nigeria before moving to London in the UK in 1986. He is a self-employed lawyer, who is a solicitor registered with the Law Society of England and Wales. He enjoys watching documentaries and programmes on current affairs. He founded Nigerians For Referendum. He is married with three children. His authorial career includes articles on political issues in Nigeria, and he is published on the Nigerian Masterweb.