The Delta State Police Command has released a series of important safety guidelines for the public, advising people to take preventative actions to improve their security in light of the growing insecurity that is now rife throughout Nigeria.
The alert, which was shared on Thursday via the command’s official X account, stresses the need of being watchful and acting appropriately when facing such threats.
The following are some important safety advice from the police:
Schedule meetings between 8am and 2pm. Don’t leave too early and don’t be caught in the late hours.
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Remove titles from your phone contacts. Eg: Hon, Alhaji, Chief, Inspector and military ranks in general.
While driving, focus on the road and ensure that every 5-7 minutes, there is traffic on the returning lane.
Try not to exceed 100km per hour so you can make your judgments timely. It will also help you look out for traps and appreciate the terrain.
If you can, please don’t use tinted sheets on your car. It passes a message to bandits and criminals that you are a VIP.
Make sure you always have a spare tyre, plug and fuel pump in your car. Don’t ignore this.
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Even if you are not the one driving, put your phone away and keep your eyes on the road.
Moving in a convoy has proven not to always intimidate criminal elements. Choose your driving companions wisely.
If you must stop to buy food articles or ease yourself, it is advisable to take that break in a major town. Villages harbour criminal informants.
Fill up your tank well before you hit the road and top up only in major towns.
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Approach checkpoints with caution; they could be traps. Most security outfits only patrol vehicles on major highways.
These are safety tips. They will help tremendously, but cannot guarantee total protection from these elements.
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