Lagos, Nigeria; Security update and Situation report
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The ‘Ember Months’ are here again, and as characterized with this period of the year, criminal activities are always on the increase between September to December of every year and this is due to the desperate desire of some people to meet up with their set goals/target in the year.
November 2010 Security Update
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The festive period is very much around us. While we are planning big for the period through hard work, some idle hands are busy planning evil just to make it fast and look big during the same period through robbery and other means.
However, if you are driving at night and have some eggs thrown at your car's windshield, do not operate your wiper or spray any water. Be reminded that eggs mixes with water and becomes milky which may block ones vision up to 92.5 % and one can be forced to stop at road side thereby becoming a victim of robbery. God forbid!!
Don’t stop either. Just try to see through the side window of the car to drive up to a safe distance before pulling off the road for a thorough wash of the screen.
This is a new technique used by robbers.
Please be guided.
The Lord will surely see all us through the period safely and shield us from all evils, Amen. Take care and drive safely while wishing you the best compliments of the seasons.
October Security Update
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The global economic meltdown experienced, may also mean that many more people, than ever before, will turn to various crimes to make ends meet. It is therefore expedient that we remind ourselves of certain risks associated with daily living and how these could be mitigated and we wish that we all pay particular attention should to the following safety measures during this ‘ember month’:
Car Security
· All parked cars should be firmly locked to avoid strange object being dropped in the car which could be activated remotely.
· Notify a security guard should you notice any strange object within and outside the premises.
· Avoid closing late from the office
Residential Security
- Be alert and aware of your environment. Keep a low profile.
- Always secure gates, doors and windows to your residence.
- Ensure security lights are functioning.
- Do not give vital/personal information to persons unfamiliar to you.
Social Outings
- Always let close family members know where you are going, and when you are likely to return.
- Vary your route to work or leisure locations.
- Avoid late outings unless it is absolutely necessary.
- Avoid crowded places.
- Always have your mobile phone with you, in case you need to make emergency calls.
Financial Transactions
- Do not discuss financial matters in the open.
- Avoid huge cash transactions. Use ATMs or online transfers, where necessary.
- When coming out of a bank, watch out for suspicious movements.
- Do not carry black polythene bags or big brown envelopes. It may attract criminals.
Travel Security
- Always 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 transport company.
- Discuss travel details only with family members.
- Do not give rides to strangers, including persons dressed in uniform, as they may be armed robbers in disguise.
- Stick to main roads and avoid lonely routes.
- On approaching a checkpoint, stop and obey all instructions.
- If at night, turn on your interior lights some distance away from the checkpoint.
- If chauffer driven, brief driver on your expectations of his behavior on the road.
Child Security
- When going out (cinema, shopping mall etc), always keep children close to you.
- Discourage children from talking to, or receiving gifts from strangers. It could be bait to kidnap.
In the event of an Incident Occurring
- Comply, Comply and Comply with the demands of the criminals – DO NOT RESIST, DO NOT ARGUE
- Do not play the Hero.
- Do not make eye contact with the criminals as they may think you want to identify them later.
- Seek permission from the criminals before making any sudden body movement, such as unfastening seat belt etc.
- Be calm. Remember, most criminals are under the influence of drugs and alcohol and will pull the trigger at the slightest provocation.
- Always remember: Your safety is paramount, loss of personal possessions is temporary but your life is irreplaceable.
In an Emergency
- Report incident to the nearest Police Station.
- Police Emergency Number 08060357795, 07055462708, 017745705 - 6 (Lagos only).
Best regards,
Security (from Stanbic bank)
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Return of the Robbers
DEAR ALL,
We received the message below from a friend of the Bank and hastened to share with all staff and friends. Kindly read and make use of the relevant information contained herein:
As you are probably aware, the spate of criminality in Lagos in the last few days has reached an alarming stage in which all staff resident in these areas need to exercise extra caution in carrying out their daily and nightly choirs. This is rampant in VI, LEKKI, ILUPEJU, IKEJA, AIRPORT ROADS & IKOYI in recent days.
MODUS OPERANDI.
Armed robbers mostly in their youth of ages ranging from 17yrs to 24yrs have been noticed to be the culprits. In the most recent cases, five different techniques have been adopted.
1. They ride on Okada and are mostly three in numbers or in convoy of two motorbikes carrying one or two persons on each motor bike. They usually target their victims and follow them closely while the person is heading home both during the day and at night, sometimes to office.
2. On the road while driving, they follow their target closely knowing pretty well that he/she might stop to buy some things while the traffic is slow or change the lane. In that case they will block their victim and one of them will Flash a fake identity card claiming to be a security agent and once he gains entrance into your car he points his pistol at you and commands you to drive him straight to your house or remote hidden unknown hotel under gun point , then either rob or ask for ransom, (It could be worse if wife or female teenager are at home).
3. They also pretend to be hawkers of recharge cards on the road. They carry used and unused recharge cards and an unsuspecting person who winds down car glasses to make a purchase especially at night falls victim to them and they will attack the person and dispossess him/her of his/her valuables and if the person is unlucky they might injure him/her.
4. It has also been noticed that most of these Armed robbers who use these Motorbikes use illegal motor bike repair spots especially within Lekki and Osborne road area as a base to watch out for their unsuspecting victims.
5. The most recent method adopted by these robbers is to throw old used tyres on approaching vehicles or use these tyres to narrow the road so that motorist will slow down. They sometimes cross in front of car while others stand at a clear distanced observing then attack.
6. Young attractive girls, as early as 6 am or on Sunday or holidays afternoon turn up at your door bells and pretend to have message from your house help or seeking neighbours address and gain entry to your door, suddenly go naked and shout for help and before you know it, her accompanied armed boys are on you, even some times fake police.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES.
The following are tips to exercise caution in this kind of situations
1. Be vigilant at all times while driving and ensure that your doors are firmly locked while you are inside.
2. Buy your recharge cards while you are in the office or at home and avoid buying things in traffic, it has become very costly to do that.
3. Before you branch off to your gate at night watch carefully through your side/inner mirrors and if possible contact your security personnel in your house or any of your family member; to let them know that you are on your way home.
4. If you notice any unusual gathering of Motorbikes around your neighborhood probably as motorbike repair spots kindly report to the nearest Police station.
5. While driving to work early in the morning, control your speed and always look ahead of you and if you're being driven by a driver advice him accordingly and also watch out as well.
6. In case you are being accosted by these evil men, don't panic, don't move your hands unless they asked you to do so, be calm and leave your engine running unless advised otherwise.
7. Signal your family or security in a coded manner but unnoticed by the devil so they take precautionary measure.
8. Do not exchange foreign currency in your office to the knowledge of any one or at your residence in presence of house help/ driver or security.
Do not announce your foreign travel or holiday to your house help or driver before two or 3hrs of journey time. Driver and cook have sent armed robbers to their masters. A case at hand is one executive of a Bank who travelled to the UK on 19th Sept. The house help cleared the house before his return.
9. Pray, pray, pray.
Eko o ni baje o!
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