NIGERIA DE GREAT

The Betra

it was a backdrop to their growing despair and determination. Ada Nwachukwu, now leading the team, was crouched near a stream, cle

Ada said firmly, her voice

juma replied. "But we need a plan th

ry equipment back at the mine, he had managed to salvage a few tools from their escape. "If I can h

ause I'm not leaving u

other and the hope of rescuing Ibrahim. Yet none of th

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n detailing the movement of high-value prisoners, confirming that Ibrahi

em before they reach the camp," Bayo

kly. Musa, scout ahead and find us a

lly hesitant, his usual quiet resolve replaced by a nervous energy. She chalked it

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likely route for the prisoner transport. Hidden in the dense undergrowth, they

ights cutting through the darkness. Ada signaled for the team to hold their

abling the lead vehicle. Musa and Ada opened fire on the guards, their shots pre

e truck, where they found Ibrahi

aimed, breaking int

le. "You didn't think I'd

r. As the squad began retreating in

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shed

potlights swept through the jungle, followed by the crackle of gunfire. K

ed, his voice regaini

ucking under branches. But the cartel's forces were relent

Musa, who had been covering thei

re you doing?

s expression conflicted. "I

sed his rifle-not to fire at the ca

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itor Am

ized Musa had betrayed them. Kwame's forces

Musa, his voice co

gaze. "I had no choice. They have my family. De

disbelief. "You sold us out for th

his voice trembling. "I

y were separated, each placed in a different cell. The betrayal had sha

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's Ul

"Your soldier was quite helpful," he said. "But I'm curious,

hing, his jaw cl

silience. He's offering you a deal. Join us, and

d with defiance. "Yo

ckled. "W

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h his guilt. The sight of his teammates in chains haunted him, and

on. He approached Ada's cell,

her," she

a whispered. "I'

fix this,"

ad stolen a key from one of the gua

he said. "I'll cre

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gh the camp. True to his word, Musa created a diversion by setti

edge of the camp, bu

Musa?" Ba

shook her head. "He'

ipped into the jungle, their hearts heavy with

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en themselves and the cartel's camp. They stopped to

brahim said. "For Musa. For

an't do it alone. We

eakly. "I migh

ve hardened by betrayal and loss. The jungle remains a deadly obst