The criminal goat

Last week a goat was held in police custody as a suspect of armed robbery. This happened in Nigeria, where apparently it is common for people to believe in witchcraft and the power to change shapes.

So the goat spent a few days in jail, and since the police cannot prove the charges against it (before becoming a goat it was a man allegedly trying to steal a car – a Mazda to be exact), then the animal will be released.

One million thoughts went through my head as I heard this news on the radio; but the one that keeps me wondering the most is not about police ignorance or animal cruelty or even animal theft (I mean, the goat must belong to someone!). What I truly do not understand is why if anyone has the power to transform himself into another being would he choose to become a goat out of all things?!

Why not a pussy cat and ensure a life of lazy comfort?

Why not an eagle and enjoy the freedom of flying?

Or, why did he not turn himself into a George Clooney lookalike and enjoy … well, do I really have to go into it?

This seriously puzzles me. Any ideas?