My greatest mistake

The incident which led me to my downfall occurred on the 15th of may 1998.

My name is Jeffrey. I met my old school friends Bob, dan and jerry. When I was on my way to the shop where I worked as a sales boy and also assist my mom and the family to put food on the table, as the bread winner of the house. My dad was late, been the first son of the family, I have now taken responsibilities in everything. Paying of house bills, my younger siblings school fees are now on me. I support my mom as well in her petty trade.

My younger siblings we're chased from school and then I didn't have any money on me. My madam hasn't paid me for 2 months due to we no longer receive customers like before and the market income has reduced. I was badly in need of money to sort out my problems. My friends we're all glittering, they weren't looking bad at all. Nice outfits with fine car. I was excited seeing them once again, and as well glad that my problems could be solved through them. They took me to a nearby hotel close to the road. And we were served what we ordered for, and I explained all that I have been passing through since I lost my dad. I told them that I also want to make money like them.

They pitied me and I was told that they were into armed robbery, and me going with them on my first operation, that I will be given #500, 000 on hearing such amount of money. I didn't hesitate to accept their offer, knowing fully well that it will save me from all my problems. I asked when the operation will be carried out and it now happened to that night.

We planned well before going to the place where we would carry out our operation. When we got to the place, everywhere was silent, the night guard has fallen asleep when we sneaked in into the chief house. We took all his money and jewelries away. I was told to shoot the house maid for Been a first timer in such operation and for me to have the mind to kill as a fully trained armed robber. I did as I was told on getting outside, we were blocked by police men and we attacked ourselves with gun. Three of my friends were shot dead remaining only me. There was no other option for me than giving up. I was caught and charged to court. I was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour. And now I made the greatest mistake of my life.