October 22, 2012

Op-Ed: How To Stay Safe in Nigeria As 2012 Comes To A Close




I came across this on the internet and thought to share.
The following are helpful guidelines to reduce exposure to security incidents:
Try to avoid night movements
Vary routes and times of movements as much as possible.
Avoid displaying signs of wealth i.e. cash, bags/brief cases, jewelry  laptop, bank documents especially in your cars.
Avoid using ATMs in public places.
Do not take cabs or commercial motorbikes within bank premises.


While in traffic, lock the doors and keep the windows up.
Increase vigilance especially when arriving/departing regularly
visited locations such as home, work, church, mosque, shopping malls,
petrol stations etc.
Review your residential security and apply hardening measures i.e. security gadgets and trained security personnel to your estate/individual residences).
Watch out for motorbikes (okada riders) and heighten your
alertness at all times.
Do not linger around after a social event, church or mosque service.
Limit the number of people that know your personal details and travelling arrangements.
Do not enter into any argument in public over sensitive /
controversial matters
Brief your family on what to do if you or any member of the family is kidnapped.
Be aware of people observing you or your family. If you find anything suspicious please inform the Police immediately.
God Keep and protect us all….Amen!
Regards,
Bukky Adeyinka

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