The rising surge of Lagos traffic robbery has become worrisome, road users are becoming scared to even ply the roads. So many motorists have been victims of this robbers who so boldly attack people on the road. These things are getting out of hand and is definitely a source of concern for we the residents, as some of these hoodlums get away with these things.
In order words here’s how you can personally keep yourself safe.
Don’t Move Around At Late Hours
Lagosians like moving around late, forgetting that the key way to protect yourself is to avoid late nights as much as possible. In cases where you have to move out late make sure you move around with friends.
Avoid Police Identified High Crimes Location
The Lagos state police has identified high risk areas to avoid at night. If you have to pass through those areas make sure you do it before 9pm at night and anything after that, try to use an alternate route because these hoodlums are on the rampage.
According to The Guardian news, these areas have been listed as top areas where this hoodlums operate: Murtala Muhammed Airport Road, Costain, Third Mainland Bridge, Gbagada- Oworonshoki- Ketu routes, MileTwo- Badagry Expressway, Ojota, Berger and Long Bridge on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Always Have Pepper Sprays
Having a weapon to be able to use to fight back is very key. Pepper sprays are very handy and can always be in your bags. Where you sense any suspicious activity make sure they’re right where you want it which is your hands. They can be found everywhere these days, just grab one and you’re good to go.
Keep Your Valuables Out Of Sight
Most of use who have private owned cars are fond of displaying our valuables in our car seat. This wrong because if these robbers see this, then you become a target for them. I heard once, from someone of how his phone was in his car seat and a robber reached his hand through the window to pick up the phone. He didn’t realize it till the car beside started blasting his horn to get his attention. This brings me to my next point
Look Out For Your Neighbors
Most of the people in Lagos are always scared when such situations happen, because of fear of getting hurt by the robbers, when it’s within your power you can call the attention of the person getting robbed or even going as far as stepping out and helping the person.
Avoid One Chance Vehicles
It’s the rush hour and everyone is rushing to get home. Avoid rushing into vehicles, try to stop and look into the bus just before you jump right in. A lot of people have been victims of ‘One Chance’ because of this. Also try to avoid stopping at bus stops too late at night because of the busy activities.
While In A Public Bus, Keep Your Expensive Gadgets Safe
People are fond of texting so the minute they sit down, they bring out their phone trying to checkout the latest social media gist. Instead just try to avoid bringing out your devices. Especially because once you do them you become a target for this robbers to start tracing.
Avoid Taking Unregistered Bikes Late At Night Except When Necessary
With the new Opay bikes, at least safety is sure to an extent because drivers are traceable. You don’t just flag down a random bike, so you don’t walk into the wrong hands. In order to keep yourself safe avoid taking unregistered bikes at night.
Make sure you have the Police Emergency Lines
The official Nigerian Police help lines and emergency are available to the public for contact in situations where they need swift response. some of these numbers are: 122 or 199 and these number can be called in any state, local government, street in Nigeria. Although there are phone numbers across all 36 states that people can call but this help lines can be used anywhere in Nigeria in cases of robbery
There’s is no factual reason for the increase in these robberies in Lagos. And as worrisome as it seems to be living in fear, of which some people would rather not go out. Instead of staying in those fears, these tips will help you protect yourself better and equally keep you safe.
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