Jerry Adelu: I Saw Hell Trying to Migrate Illegally via thisdaylive
In recent times, irregular migration has reached terrifying new heights. Current statistics rank Nigeria highest amongst countries with irregular migrants around, following the sub-Saharan desert, also known as the Agadez route. In their attempt to go to Europe via irregular means, through the desert and across the Mediterranean sea, thousands of migrants, majorly coming from West Africa, have perished or found themselves in slavery.
I called my friend and told him what was happening. My friend was furious, but there was nothing he could do. I had to handle it myself, by asking the agent how much it would cost to take me to Europe. He said N200, 000. I said no problem. So, I did a mobile transfer with my bank’s app to an account provided to me. The cash got me as far as Agadez in a journey that took 17 hours, nonstop. We traveled in a luxurious bus.
Hours later, the people controlling the camp welcomed us and told us we had come to the ‘Land of No Mercy’. They pointed at the walls of the hall and we saw fresh blood there. The story behind that was that some people had tried to escape and they had been shot dead. This was why they called the place the ‘Land of No Mercy.’ If you break their rules, your blood will stain the walls.
I had no choice but to call my sister who is like a mother to me. She shouted, ‘Again? Which kain wrong connection? You no dey see better connection enter?’
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