“A strange noise has disturbed the household for two days and there is no letting off.” Atiaba pretended to be in deep thought, take note of the Alhaji’s looks, he had never seen anyone as stupid looking. Then Atiaba said, “this is what I was talking about, the devil has taken over your household”. “There is nothing to worry about, Alhaji”, Atiaba said, “as long as you comply with our directives, your problem will be solved”.

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“Anything, great prophet just mention”, retorted the Alhaji, his voice full of expectation. Atiaba turned to his friend and gestured a signal with his hand. They both came together, talking in low whispers. “This man is stupid indeed,” Atiaba said, putting his hand on his friend’s shoulder. “You can say that again” responded Emeroua, nodding sheepishly. “That is it,” said Atiaba, sounding serious in response to Emeroua’s stupid look. “He will have to part with fifty thousand naira before we found a means of removing the lizard”.



Then they signalled to the Alhaji who looked more than relief to regain audience. “Alhaji”, Atiaba said, relishing the man’s rasp attention, “your case is simple-you will observe certain rituals in order to have this demon chased out”. The Alhaji nodded, ever looking stupid in Atiaba’s sight. “But, the ritual come with fee’, Atiaba contInued, taking care of the sustained look of interest in the Alhaji’s face. “How much is this fee that you talk of”,the Alhaji asked, adding urgency to his voice.