If I ever get buried and the bugs are eating me, I expect that when they reach my stomach, they will meet resistance.
The butterflies I grew when we first spoke will still defend their home. I imagine the worms baffled, outnumbered by wings made of memory.
There are things that become almost unbearable when they remain confined to the body, particularly when the body has no suitable recipient for the feeling it has accumulated.
And if I occasionally forget to feed myself because I am occupied with thoughts of you, perhaps somebody should remind me that a man needs his strength to continue loving his baby with the appropriate amount of foolishness.
If death insists on taking me away from you, it will have to explain what it intends to do with the part of me that has already become yours. I have become so accustomed to you that the thought of a universe in which I have forgotten you seems like a failure of imagination.
UPDATE ON THE ABDUCTION OF A FUNAAB GRADUATE ALONG THE ALABATA AXIS:
The Students’ Union Government wishes to update the FUNAAB community and the general public on the abduction of Adedoja Hannah, a recent graduate of the Department of Agricultural Administration, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), alongside three other individuals at a farm along the Akintobi, Alabata axis of Abeokuta.
According to information received, the incident occurred on Tuesday night when suspected kidnappers reportedly invaded the farm where the victims were working. Hannah was last seen on Monday, and her phone has remained unreachable since the incident.
Further information indicates that the abductors have demanded a ransom of ₦500 million for the release of all four victims. This development has understandably heightened concerns over their safety and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The incident was reported to the appropriate security authorities, and the police have been working on the matter since Tuesday. Security efforts are ongoing, with attention directed towards locating the victims and securing their safe release.
We understand the concern this incident has generated, particularly among residents and members of the university community around the Alabata axis. However, we appeal to everyone to remain calm and allow the relevant authorities to carry out their investigations and response. It is equally important that information shared publicly is accurate and responsible. Unverified reports and speculation should be avoided, especially where they could interfere with ongoing security efforts.
The Union is deeply concerned about the safety of Hannah and the other victims. Although Hannah is a recent graduate, she remains an important member of the wider FUNAAB community, and we recognise the distress this situation has caused her family, friends and loved ones.
We remain hopeful for the safe and immediate return of all four victims. Anyone with credible information that could assist the security authorities is encouraged to report it through the appropriate channels. We also appeal to members of the university community and the general public to keep the victims and their families in their thoughts during this difficult period.
The Students’ Union Government will continue to encourage responsible communication as the situation develops.
#BringHannahHome #FreeHannah #FreeTheAbductees
If eternity has room for only one wish, I would spend it asking for another lifetime of being your baby. I have already made my intentions clear to Eden. Its boundaries will have to accommodate my affections.