1. When accosted by robbers, keep your hands
where the robbers can see. NEVER reach down to unbuckle your seat belt. The
robbers are probably on drugs and easily agitated and he might think you want
to pull a gun!.
2. Remain calm. NEVER look the robbers in the
eye.
3. Obey all instructions given by the robber and
NEVER play the hero or try a fast speed getaway.
4. Keep all valuable locked up in the booth of
your car. NEVER display ostentatious articles in your vehicles. Not even your
handbags!
5. It would be advisable to keep a spare
non-working cell phone and little cash handy. Many robbers want what they can
get and move on fast, especially when carjacked in Lagos
6. Avoid night trips. Keep your trips to daytime
and early evenings.
7. Know black spots(areas of high crime
incidents and avoid them).
8. While driving at night or even at day, watch
out for other cars that might be trailing you. Use your inner rear mirror
mostly while driving.
9. If you notice that a car is being trailed,
NEVER DRIVE TO YOUR HOUSE! Drive to a populated area and scream for help.
Always trust your instincts.
10. If you must park at night, don’t park in dark
and lonely areas.
11. Be suspicious of vehicles with three or more
men sitting in them and trailing you at night.
12. Always drive with your car doors locked and
windows locked. If your car has no A/C, roll the windows very high, such that
an external intruder will find it hard to reach inside from the outside.
13.
Keep your vehicles in good working order.
14. If
your vehicle has a security lock or demobilizer, show it to the robbers. Its
better you lose a car than a life!
15. NEVER give lift to a stranger at night!
16. Have enough fuel in your car! It could be a
life saver!
17. Let your family or a close confidant, know your
itinerary!
18. Have the emergency police numbers. (Lagos
19. Do not use cell phones or apply makeup while
driving! They not only cause accidents, but would distract you from noticing details
of concern while driving!
20. Know what is normal and what is out of place
along your route! A lonely road might just be an indication of an ongoing
robbery ahead!
21. Always change your routes and timings of
leaving and returning home. Do not be a creature of habit. Someone might just
be watching and taking note!
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