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The Department of State Services, DSS, has published a handbook on kidnapping in Nigeria. The book is to create awareness among Very Important Personalities, VIPs, on the kidnapping trends in the country. DSS said the handbook is designed to specifically acquaint VIPs with important tips that would enhance their personal security and that of their family members.
The DSS, in a letter to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, dated January 17, 2020, and sighted by Realnews said the handbook followed an in-depth assessment of kidnapping trends across the states of the federation in recent years, and the seeming lack of awareness of basic preventive tips and guidelines among the populace. “This service, as part of its proactive measures against the crime have produced a handbook, aimed at sensitizing Very Important Personalities, VIPs,” it said.
The handbook titled “Kidnapping: Why Me and My Family,” warned that peoples appearance, disposition and popularity could expose them to the dangers of kidnapping if not properly managed. It also warned that occupying sensitive and important positions in the society, having flippant and unguided aides could expose someone to kidnappers.
“The disparity between the rich and the poor coupled with greed and inordinate ambition by idle youths to amass wealth in the society has led to increasing spate of criminality across the country. Prominent among these crimes is kidnapping which has become very attractive to some unscrupulous elements owing to its low-risk and high financial yield. Given the pecuniary motive driving kidnapping activities, the affluent in the society become easy targets of attacks. However, with the appropriate application of relevant security tips and guidelines, the vulnerability of VIPs to attacks can be reduced to its barest minimum.”
The handbook advised the VIPs to always recognize their self-worth, assess the threat level of their environment and the perception of others about them in any given location. “Your security aides are there to secure you and your household. They are to educate you and your household on security-related issues. Ensure you obtain intelligence relating to the security situation of places you intend to visit for public functions or personal purposes.
“Be humble enough to see things from your security aide’s perspective when you are advised not to visit an area. Your aides are your buffer against danger, take care of them. Regularly educate and remind your household (children, house-help, drivers, and other employees) not to reveal personal and family information to the public and strangers. Guide your children and wards not to discuss their itinerary or yours with strangers. Educate them on the need to be conscious of their discussion while on phone. Make sure members of your immediate family are properly educated on the contents of this handbook,” it said.
– Dec. 2, 2020 @ 14:59 GMT |
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