For those who wish to travel during this festive season, here are a few security tips. Don't be deceived, there is no security in Nigeria.
(1) If you have the means to, & can afford it, please travel by Air, Once your journey is beyond the boarders of 2 states in Nigeria.
(2) If you must travel by road, please be on the lookout, against kidnappers. Kidnapping It is the most common and rampant crime now in Nigeria. It doesn't matter, if you are rich or poor. Government official, or private citizen. Kidnappers are on the rampage.
(3) Make sure your vehicle engine and Tyres are in good shape, for those traveling with private cars.
For those traveling with commercial vehicles, please go through a registered transport company. Where good & sound vehicles are guaranteed.
(4) For those traveling with private cars, make sure you follow only the roots, or roads you are conversant with. Drive through only the roads you know. Please don't divert to follow shortcuts. Shortcuts could be short ticket to danger or death. Don't follow roads you don't know.
(5) please don't travel in the night. Please don't drive in the night. Nigeria is not safe. If for any reason, you are held up in traffic until dark, drive down to the nearest police station, around and park. Or better still, drive into town, look for a hotel to pass the night.