Many things went through my mind as we were on the return transit. "What if this good Samaritan didn't show up?". "What if we got attacked like Osas and his group?", So many questions that I don't want to feed answers to... They keep erupting irregularly that I really got tired and decided to give it a final stop. Once in a while, the abrupt breaks applied brought me to consciousness, away from the mental circus. Many videos have emerged on the internet about migrants who lost their lives on the way to Libya. I wondered what were their last wishes or thoughts on the point of death. What exactly happened? This is a clear answer to many of such questions. The Sahara desert is not merciful to careless migrants. This route is full of dangerous situations and probability of survival is almost close to zero. When you might have gone too far to the point of no return, you will realize that Exhaustion from heat stress and dehydration kills. The few that passed through this system become hardened and face life with no iota of fear. When they arrive in Europe, they are ready to survive on any condition. 

I really felt lucky with my group just as Osas got away with his. I was not happy on the other hand because our dream of reaching Libya and then Crossing into Europe was aborted. Osas, a very tall handsome fair Benin guy recounted his ordeal when he tried to cross to Libya three years ago. Him with his group went further than us, almost close to crossing into Libya before a tribal force raided them. They were all rounded up at gun point and tied up, legs and hands and were to be sold to other groups of traffickers along this dangerous route. The leader of the raiders had to move ahead with his members to search for prospective buyers while keeping one of them to look after us. "He was handed a sharp sword and ordered to slaughter whoever tried to escape in Arabic language", Osas said. However, that particular Arab guy wanted more from his victim. He saw a beautiful lady among the captives and wanted to eat from her bosom. " She resisted his initial advance until I spoke to her in Benin language to cooperate and find a way to pin him down for us to attack and be set loosen", the narrator chuckled and continued. " He made another move and she fought again until the watchman dropped his sword and overpowered her with both hands roughly moving over her sensitive parts, leading to his unzipping and throwing caution to the winds, she showed her tied hands for him to untie in order to allow him better access cum pleasure and he obliged, cutting her loose. Then he continued his rough romance with lesser resistance" She immediately kissed him and caressed his shoulder and neck, then drew closer to his ear and bit him on his left ear. We all struggled to move while they were in a tight fight and fell upon both of them. She gripped him tight and held him while we all used our teeth to tear him apart." Osas bowed his head and said " this is the first time I came face to face with death and I felt no guilt because of self defense, in killing our assailant" She had to cut them loose and they took the sword and ran backwards, never to continue on that route. 

We have the *"TIME-KEEPERS"* too, who always reminded the class on the time left for a boring teacher to leave in peace! "5 minutes more!" is a favorite chorus from this group of accurate time keepers. Most of them have functional wrist watches and may pretentiously act like they mistakenly left their watches on alarm tone when it's time to change periods. Thanks to them when the bell is wrung for break and dismissal!

We also have the *"JOLLY FELLOWS"*. They are the lively stars in each classroom, ready to turn the classroom into a night club or party hall. All learning is made fun when these people are around. Sad events can be given a facelift and converted to laughing shows or comedy series. They are quick to improvise with sitting desks/tables as drums or musical instruments. These folks have a perfect drumming or beats for any song raised coupled with matching dance steps. The jolly fellows are the future comedians and musicians from the class. 

The *"BOOKWORMS"* are the intelligent group who may be ahead of the lesson notes or at par with the teachers. They are active in classes and like to ask questions to throw off balance a "not-too-grounded" teachers. Some even show arrogance in class and intimidate others with their brilliance while we have the real genius that remains hidden and humble that you may not even notice their presence. They are always on the top in result sheets pasted on the notice boards and friends help them to check to confirm their positions in every exams. During examinations, some teachers will extract these few and space them evenly in a different hall/classroom to avoid them transferring answers to their friends who may have arranged a sitting formation for ease of doing business in the exam hall! These fellows can write, exhaust their scripts and still be shouting "extra scripts!", sending shivers down our spines when ours are sparingly filled. They are the scholars that mostly make the school proud in each external examinations. Every inter-school competitions record their presence an with academic excellence. 

We have the *"RELIGIOUS BRETHREN"* that are on fellowships every week. They kept the moral standards of the school high. They are pastoring the flock in need of salvation and will sacrifice their time in looking for lost souls. Everybody knows a fellow that belongs to this group. They live by example and are highly respected. Even the school authorities sometimes seek for their help in getting recalcitrant students back on track. They are blessed with intelligence despite not been seen "Jacking/Jerking" like the BOOKWORMS. This group produces our Evangelists, Imams, Alfas, Pastors and religious scholars!

We have the quiet/shy group. Also known as *"INTROVERTS"*. No matter how you try to draw them out, they keep humble disposition and shy away from extroverts. Most students came like this and with time, get recruited into the other groups mentioned earlier. Thanks to their friends who want to show them "what-they-have-been-missing" over the years. After "opening-their-eyes" , some went on to top in the league tables of any group they find themselves so that "them-no-go-carry-last". That's the beauty of socialization in the classroom. The introverts are intelligent too, while some are not too gifted like the BOOKWORMS. Many others are going through phases of hardship or psychological trauma at home and may not be able to share with others. These groups make a perfect blend of people and is what constitutes a great class. Special moments are shared and remembered because some people belonged to one or more of these groups. Everybody contributing his talent to make academic activities fun and complete. 

What other groups are left out of this piece? Please share with me for update in later editions.

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