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Let Us Prey

A Nigerian Police squad on Illegal evening duty, trying to make a quick buck, find themselves in a precarious situation. The hunters quickly become the hunted in a short film that embodies the Yoruba song that goes, ‘It is what to eat we are going out to find, may we not meet what will eat us’.
Let Us Prey is a dramatic encapsulation of the interesting and widely criticized relationship between the Nigerian Police and the Nigerian youth. A relationship that inspired the renowned October 2020 End SARS protests across Nigeria.

  • Ayojesu Odeleye
    Director
  • Ayojesu Odeleye
    Writer
  • Emmanuel Orisunmibare
    Producer
  • Segun Ayodele
    Key Cast
    "Usman"
  • Ikechukwu Iwebenua
    Key Cast
    "Assistant Superintendent "
  • Ayobami Adesina
    Key Cast
    "Sergeant"
  • Francis Orisaleye
    Key Cast
    "Corporal"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Royal Cocoa International Film Festival
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    November 9, 2025
    Best African Narrative Short Film Award
Director Biography - Ayojesu Odeleye

Ayojesu Odeleye is a photographer and filmmaker.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in law, but has built a career in storytelling through the camera lens.
His notable works include photo stories like INU-JIN and OMO ALAGBO.
He has worked with A-list actors like Wale Ojo, professional models and music artists alike.

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Director Statement

This short film was born out of a need to artistically confront, within a brief runtime, the ever present realities of police corruption, and also insecurity in Nigeria.
I wanted to bring these issues closer home by following characters who exist within them.
My focus was on their humanity and perspectives, and above all, on exploring how, in a society where dysfunction is the norm, one social ill can so easily collide with another and spiral into catastrophe.
Visually, the film embraces darkness and contrast to mirror the moral uncertainty of its world. I relied on the imperfections of a typical Nigerian suburb to shape the story’s texture. The poorly lit streets rather than being obstacles, were narrative devices that grounded the film in authenticity.
I chose not to frame the story around moral judgment. Instead of condemning or redeeming anyone, my goal was to observe how quickly things can spiral out of control within a broken system.