Danladi was fired and charged with theft. Bala, who had tried to steal part of the bag, apologized and became Usman’s loyal friend again. Usman became a young entrepreneur, building a business that helped orphans and widows. He often told his story to street kids: “Kudi ba komai bane idan mutunci ya tafi.” (Money is nothing if honor is lost.)
He counted: . Chapter Two: Jaraba Ta Farko (The First Temptation) That night, Usman hid the bag under his mattress. His friend Bala , a streetwise boy, urged him: “Ka ga wannan? Allah ya kawo maka. Kaje siyo gida, mota, komai.” (God brought this to you. Buy a house, a car, everything.) i--- Yaro Da Kudi Hausa Novel Complete
Meanwhile, a local gossip, , saw Usman dragging the heavy bag into his hut. Word spread. Chapter Four: Hannu Da Zamba (Hand in Crime) Two days later, Danladi traced the bag to Usman. But instead of thanking him, Danladi threatened the boy: “Ko ka ce uffa, zan ce kai ne ka sace. ‘Yan sanda za su kama ka.” (If you say a word, I’ll say you’re the thief. Police will arrest you.) Danladi was fired and charged with theft
He decided to find the owner. The bag belonged to Alhaji Musa , a wealthy but ruthless contractor. However, Usman didn’t know that the money was meant for a bribe to secure a government road project. When Alhaji Musa’s driver, Danladi , discovered the bag missing, he panicked. He lied to Alhaji Musa, claiming thieves attacked him. He often told his story to street kids:
But Usman remembered his grandmother’s words: “Dukiyar da ba ta halal ba, ta zama wuta a jiki.” (Illicit wealth becomes fire in the flesh.)