A Nigerian, Akinbusola Babatunde has shared 12 things to avoid doing when one’s vehicle gets stopped by a soldier. His post is coming following the increasing spate at which security agents are killing Nigerians unjustly.
Members of the public are strongly advised to take note of the following as u kindly share it as well:
1. For your own good, whenever law enforcement agents ( whether in uniform or not) stop a vehicle you boarded, stay calm, avoid hissing and grumbling. Whether you are a man or a woman,
respect them.
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Please take the receipts of your electronic equipment, laptop or other bulk gadgets (original or photocopy), anywhere you go if you must carry them.
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If you don’t have means of identification from your school or workplace, get at least a national ID card or driver’s licence. It is crucial.
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Delete all your bank alerts, and transfer sensitive information into a flash drive or memory card. Keep your financial transactions away from your phone.
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Carrying more than one ATM card may bring serious problem for you in our present-day Nigeria : be warned !!!
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If you must move at night no matter how close to your house, take your ID card and let someone go with you.
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Dress responsibly – it will save you. Looking rugged and wild may earn you serious trouble.
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If you are given a vehicle to go for an errand, make sure all documents are complete and up- to- date. Also, your driver’s licence must be complete before you hit the road.
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When your car is being searched, don’t just look away in anger ; they are doing their job. Just
pay close attention to what’s going on, to avoid “had I known”. -
If you are not sure of what someone is carrying in a bag, pack, or sack, please ask politely before accepting to give the person a ride. You may be arrested for what you know nothing about.
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After any stranger you decide to give a lift comes down, move forward a little, park and search your vehicle very well before you continue so as to avoid harbouring any incriminating objects left behind.
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It is mandatorily necessary you don’t keep this message to yourself alone…
TO BE FOREWARNED IS TO BE FOREARMED !!! He wrote.
Thanks