Bí olóko bá jágbọ́n ẹsẹ̀ bíbù, olè a sì bá inú omi lọ.

If the farmer learns how to find the footprints of the thief, the thief makes escape through the swamp.

• Postproverbial: Bí olóko bá jágbọ́n ẹsẹ̀ bíbù, olè a sì wọ bàtà.
  Translation: If the farmer learns how to find the footprints of the thief, the thief thus goes by footwear.
  

Nigeria (Yoruba)

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thief farmer knowledge footprint escape river