SECURITY ALERT – ‘MBER’ MONTHS

The moment one steps into September you need nobody to tell you that the year is coming to an end.  The ‘Mber’ months are the months that actually crown the year. As they say, well spent ‘Mber’ months will always give rise to well-prepared New Year.

 

However, a lot of people refer to the last four months of the year as months of doom. At the mention of ‘Mber’ months, people are already panicking as these months are characterized with road accidents, kidnappings, armed robbery attacks, ritual killings, bomb blasts, fuel scarcity and of course the fear of the unknown. Therefore, the fear of ‘Mber’ months is the beginning of security consciousness. It is therefore expedient to remind us of certain risks associated with the period so as to mitigate them.

 

RESIDENT SECURITY

ü  Remain vigilant and aware of your environment. Keep low profile.

ü  Get your gates, doors and windows to your residence well secured.

ü  When approaching your compound be mindful of persons standing around your gate.

ü  Do not allow strangers unknown into your compound.

ü  Ensure security lights are functioning at night.

ü  Do not give vital/personal information to persons unfamiliar to you.

SOCIAL OUTINGS

ü  Ensure your family members know where you are going, and when you would likely return.

ü  Vary your route to work or leisure locations.

ü  Avoid late outings unless it is absolutely necessary.

ü  Avoid crowded places.

ü  Always have your mobile phone with you, in case you have the need to make emergency calls.

ü  Kindly apply caution when visiting public places and in case of emergency, do not panic.

ü  Beware of strange objects and parcels. Be cautious in opening envelopes and packages sent to you by unknown individual or package with no return addresses.

FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS

ü  Do not discuss financial matters in the open.

ü  Avoid huge cash transactions. Use ATMs or online transfers, where necessary.

ü  When coming out of the bank, watch out for suspicious movements.

ü  Do not carry black polythene bags or big brown envelops. It may attract criminals.

TRAVEL SECURITY

ü  Pre-plan your journey and ensure the vehicle is in good working condition. If you must travel by public transport, use registered and well known transportation companies.

ü  Discuss travel details only with family members.

ü  Do not give ride to strangers, including persons dressed in uniform, as they may be armed robbers in disguise.

ü  If chauffer driven, brief driver on your expectations of his behavior on the road.

ü  When you see a vehicle with suspicious movement, endeavor to recognize the colour, registration number, and the description of occupants in such vehicle.

ü  If possible while driving, watch out for any vehicle that has followed you behind for some time especially when you change directions and such vehicle follows suit. Be-deviling is when the male occupants are more than one person.

In case of emergency, call the following numbers:-

1.    Force Headquarters Emergency Centre     (08065795373)

Police Control room 1 Ikeja                      (07035068242, 07035060249)

Police Control room 2 Alausa                    (08065154338, 07055462708)

Police Control room Abuja                           (08061581938)

RRS Commander (Lagos state)                  (08023335749)

Lagos State emergency centre                    (767), (112), (08033355544)

2.    Federal Fire Service 08166215327

‘A’ Zone – Lagos Island 08166215398

‘B’ Zone – Lagos Mainland 08166126182

‘C’ Zone – Festac Area 08166126392

Feel free to call any of the numbers above for related issues.

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