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3 major Security Tips you should Know this festive Season

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We are approaching the end of the year, and it’s a known fact that the end of the year comes with increased criminality; violent crimes such as kidnapping, ritual killings, armed robbery, fraud, pick pocketing, extortion and many other criminal behaviours are on the increase at this time. It is therefore important that we are conscious of tactics of criminals this season and take precautions in order not to fall victims of their desperate acts. You have a personal obligation to protect yourself and your family from danger whether or not the security operatives are around to keep you safe.

Here are three major tips to guide you:

  1. Threat awareness

Be interested in knowing about security threats and activities in your locality – route to work, shops, home or your place of worship e.t.c. Develop the habit of asking friends, colleagues and neighbours about what is happening around your localities with respect to security.

 

  1. Personal Actions

Remember to lock your doors and windows before leaving home or resting at night. Check where your children are playing and be aware of the whereabouts of family members at any given time. Always tell someone where you are going and what time you expect to arrive. Avoid known trouble spots and avoid night time driving.

Be vigilant, especially after social gatherings and when returning from places of worship, restaurants, clubs and supermarkets, etc.

Be alert when returning to your home or compound. Ensure that you are not being followed or that there are no unknown persons loitering near around your premises.

Do not flaunt your wealth. Do not display or expose anything of value either in your car or at home where it may be seen from outside as they may attract criminal attacks.

Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and where possible, and limit your transactions to within the banks.

Limit the number of people that know your personal details and travel arrangements.

 

  1. Communicate

If you feel that something is instinctively wrong, it probably is. So do not hesitate to report it. You should have the contacts of the nearest police rapid response team around your area. Have a functional means of communication.

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