Few days to election, news breaks out of a major politician getting involved in a fatal accident, riots begin to break out at different spots across the country, a curfew has been set, and your child has just had an accident at home. What would you do?
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Calm down and come back to today, nothing has happened yet but would you be ready if things were to go haywire on your street, polling booth or state during this period? Yes, I know “God forbid” and “it’s not your portion” but asides that, do you have any other practical plan for your safety?
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This is not to put you in a state of panic however, here are things to consider
1) Avoid political arguments. Once a conversation begins to get heated, walk away
2) Be careful when using party paraphernalia. As a matter of fact, on election day, you have no business flaunting them
3) Stockpile on important household materials
4) Have a well equipped first aid kit and know your doctor’s number
5) Be observant and conscious in public spaces. When you begin to sense unrest, walk away
6) Miscreants capitalise on chaos, so, now is the time to have a conversation with security personnel at your homes, estates and workplaces on “dos and don’ts” for this period
7) Avoid late nights and undefined crowds
8) At polling booths, keep your candidate choice to yourself
9) Avoid violence
10) Avoid flaunting huge cash and expensive gadgets .

Ultimately, you are responsible for yourself and your family this period, be proactive

As we step into 2019 and election year in Nigeria, key security tips to bear in mind:

1) Situational awareness
You’ve got to be aware of what’s happening around you. Know when to walk away from political argument, know when to avoid late nights, know when suspicious movement occurs in your residential estates. Be smart, keep your eyes open
2) Be careful with your mobile banking tools
Do not perform online transactions in public spaces. Report missing or stolen atm cards immediately
3) Reinforce security at schools and residential estates
We hope to have peaceful elections in tbe country. However, it is important to be proactive in case of miscreants who want to take advantage of a bad situation
4) Do not engage convoy drivers
I know the behaviour of most convoy drivers is unruly but do not experiment with them. School bus drivers must also be taught not to  engage in reckless driving in retaliation
5) Be alert and listen to the news. Know the important emergency numbers

Intentionally grooming a safety conscious generation