KIDNAPPING- #BEWISE

Kidnapping cases in Nigeria has now reached an alarming  rate and the security agencies seems to be helpless. The recent case involved the former Director, DSS, Mike Ejiofor who was kidnapped along Okene –Obajana junction in Kogi State together with his driver,  ransom was paid after spending four days in their camp without food. According to him ,these kidnappers are Fulani gunmen with sophisticated weapons. They target mainly jeeps ,because according to  him ,they believe that once you are driving a jeep, you must be a wealthy person.
He also stated  that the kidnappers charge you base on the information they have on you through your ipad or cell phone.
In the light of this trend, staff are advised to:
•Keep a low profile and avoid ostentatious lifestyle
•Always delete your financial transactions in your ipad or handsets
•While travelling, take only less valuables  items with you.
•Avoid late travelling, plan your trip on time.
•Avoid sitting at the back of a vehicle because ,it gives impression that you are the owner of the vehicle.
•Do not accept nor offer lift to strangers.
•While travelling ,avoid expensive clothing and jewelries, dress moderately.
•information about financial transactions and travels should be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.
•Fly if you can to avoid road travelling .
•While walking or driving through hot-spots, be extra-vigilant.

HOW TO COPE AFTER BEING KIDNAPPED
•Remain calm
•Don’t try to escape
•Remember to cooperate and empathize with your captors.
•Your abductors may ask for contact person, do not mention your company’s name  unless detected, mention your Mother or close friend’s name for negotiation to your release.
•Follow their instructions to avoid being bullied or killed.
•Let your negotiator be friendly with your abductors to avoid being beaten or killed.
•Do not attempt to look at your abductors face.
The most high God shall always be our security, day & night, amen!
This information should be shared liberally.