The festive season is here again and we will all be celebrating. Sadly, this is a time people increasingly fall victim to criminal activities; kidnapping, robbery, and terrorism. At the moment, criminals are becoming more cunning and dangerous. It is not even enough to pay people to provide your security; you also have a role to play. Every person needs to be security conscious whether you are at home, work, or in transit.
Therefore, in this post, we will be looking at ways to be security conscious as you and your family celebrate this festive season.
Trust your instinct
Be sure to trust and act on the feeling you pick around your environment. This could mean cancelling events last minute, leaving a party or a sit-out earlier than anticipated, walking, or running fast to leave a space as soon as you feel a sense of threat or danger till you are in a safer space. An awareness of your surroundings will also help you identify places or people who may provide assistance if needed.
Be careful when giving strangers a lift
This is a no brainer. Many have been robbed by strangers they gave a lift to. This can even apply to lifting you know who may be into shady acts. We recommend that you apply extra caution when offering to help commuters that appear to be stranded. Some are just looking for prey.
Be Unpredictable
Criminals are known to study their potential victims to learn their habits and then wait for the best opportunity to strike. If you have a consistent routine, you are an easy target. Make some changes in your everyday movement to make it difficult for potential enemies. Be careful the kind of calls you make in public There are certain calls you should not be making in the presence of strangers especially when it has to do with money. You may unintentionally pass vital information to robbers.
Avoid leaving valuables in your car
This is already an old trick known that widely. You must not forget this. Do not leave valuables in your car except they are tossed in the booth. If you do, you just might be inviting hoodlums to break into your car. These valuables range from purses, electronics, and even food.
Say NO to late nights
This season is the worst time to keep late nights. You must avoid incidents that keep you out at night. If you must be out at night, take a taxi to your doorstep and preferably be in the company of other people. Walking alone at night is a No-no and may attract unwanted attention. Stay alert, stay safe.
Using ATM in lonely and dark places
With the security threat in the country, one must be wary of where to withdraw cash. Whether it's very early in the morning or late at night, robbers could be lurking around or even pretending to be ATM users. Effective planning could help you avoid this. Using ATM during the day is your best bet in avoiding being robbed and possibly injured.
Regardless of how security conscious you are, things happen. Some situations are beyond your control and you can find yourself facing different threats. The above security tips, if applied adequately, will help you stay security conscious this festive season. This is a season to be jolly. And in as much as it is time to merry, you've got to take responsibility for your security by being security conscious.
Thank you for stopping by. Please share this post to help alert everyone. Let us know in the comment section other tips we missed out.
37 comments
Paschal December 5, 2020
Quite informative. Thanks for sharing
Onyinyechi December 18, 2021
This is beautiful and useful information. Thanks for sharing this tips
Julia December 6, 2020
This is impressive And commendable! Well detailed and vanished with useful informations!
Admin January 20, 2021
Thank you Julia
Admin January 21, 2021
Thank you Julia. Stop by again soon. We will keep churning out great content. #StaySafe
_nne_ka December 18, 2021
Since I will be travelling to the village, it is important I am careful about what I eat, where I go and people I talk to. When I hang out with people, I don't leave my drink open, I also don't let someone I don't know serve me food at a function. When I go to party, I don't give strangers my phone to take a picture of me. Also I don't leave my belongings out of sight
John December 18, 2021
I always try not talk too long with people even with those l'm close to outside. Sometime l arm myself with light weapons just give me enough courage that l'm not just empty just in case l get attacked.
Chinenye anyaeche ikeh December 18, 2021
Thank you for the update. It is really helpful
Janey Dominique February 13, 2021
Try to be security observant
Vivian December 18, 2021
Try to avoid late night hours and dark places
Angela Nwanneka December 18, 2021
I usually follow my instincts, I drink moderately and drive carefully as well. No keeping late nights. These are my own way of keeping safe
Ikechukwu nkire December 18, 2021
I will make sure i lock my doors when going out
Chisom Osogu December 18, 2021
Not staying late night Picking up any odd movement around my environment Not going out with strangers And refusing lift from strangers
Kolawole Lara December 18, 2021
This is truly word on MARBLE to stay safe during this yuletide season
Wendy pauls December 18, 2021
I aviod late night outings. Trust my instinct . Avoid leaving any valuable in my car. Always careful n watchful. #tigerspices #12daysofspicysanta #christmasgiveway #tigerspices #12daysofspicysanta #christmasgiveway
Ifeoma December 18, 2021
When you meet an old time friend,don't be too quick to relate,study them first and be sure you are good to go🙏🏾
OnyinyechI gift December 18, 2021
In this yuletide season I try not to keep late nights and I also make sure that all doors and windows are properly locked before going to bed and also I do make sure that all electrical appliances are switched off during this period.this are my security routine during the yuletide season..
Kingsley Opurum December 18, 2021
STAYING SECURITY CONSCIOUS DURING THE YULETIDE avoid over speeding, be on seat belt while driving, don't drink and drive, avoid taking or giving free rides to strangers, avoid stopping on lonely road, avoid over loading, keep travel plans discreet, keep emergency phone lines handy, contact nearest police station if the need arise, avoid night journey #12DaysOfSpicySanta
Chukwu Gift December 18, 2021
I will try to be security conscious by not going out alone. I must let my relatives know my whereabout at all times. I will avoid late nights
Auwal Yusif Ayar December 18, 2021
I found this information very useful and helpful at the right moment, can't wait to practice them for my own good. Many thanks for the info.
Chioma Ezekiel December 18, 2021
To be careful with the friends I make this season, because I know that they must surely come around and most of them are not real or what they claim to be Chioma Ezekiel
Bronzenprinces December 18, 2021
If you have a car that is expensive make sure you have a car tracker, park in secure areas if you must drive the car to any location. At night don't stop at lonely traffic lights, car windows could be smashed. To trusted relatives/family provide information as regards where you would be visiting, ensure that your mobile phone is always with battery power. Use phones that do not draw attention when in certain areas, basic phones that can receive calls and dial out come in handy here. Ensure mobile phones with Banking Apps are extra secured. Be discreet about visits to the bank and areas that involve financial transactions. Do not brandish foreign currency. Tone down social media outlandish posts of extreme extravagance, and projections of larger than life personality (people are watching). Never carry cash. Be very observant. Change routes often when driving but ensure each of those routes are safe. Have emergency numbers to call on speed dial.
Ubachukwu chukwuebuka December 18, 2021
Very informative... Thanks alot
Gloria December 18, 2021
Thank you
Omolola oladosu December 18, 2021
Try to make sure you tell your family where you going before leaving the house
Linda Maye Omagbemi Okwusidi December 18, 2021
This yultide, I stay security conscious by always making sure I have call card on my phone, I tell my hubby where am going at all times, and I observe my surroundings when am walking to make sure it's safe and I observe buses before entering.
Chinenye anyaeche ikeh December 18, 2021
Thank for this information. Also avoid too much alcohol and be careful while eating and drinking because someone might poison your drink
Bryan Okwusidi December 18, 2021
I follow my instincts because it is always right, I tell someone where am at every given point in time and I don't keep late nights.
Chizzyluv December 18, 2021
This is a very useful information. Thanks for d information
Ikubuwaje idowu December 18, 2021
Still maintain social distancing,avoid crowded places and also remember to use the nosemark
Chizzyluv December 18, 2021
And always try to be security conscious by locking ur door from d inside at all tyms wen u are at home
Benjamin Oshiame December 18, 2021
I keep my family together at home and lock all the doors when no one's out.
Onyinyechukwu Gloria December 18, 2021
It is also very important to always update your loved ones with details of your whereabouts. It could be your saving grace if things go haywire.
Funmilayo Adeagbo December 18, 2021
Very informative. Thanks for sharing.
Chioma Adiadi December 18, 2021
I always lock my gates and then double-check before going to bed.
Chioma Adiadi December 18, 2021
I always ensure my gates are properly locked and then double-check before going to bed
Omar Rita December 18, 2021
Thanks very much