I'd like to consider myself as a security-conscious person and to an extent, this has kept me safe from attacks or harassment. For example, I try as much as possible to be home with my family before 7pm.

The bottom line is that the country I saw growing up has greatly changed. You dare not move around at night. If police doesn't harass you, armed robbers might. And is they don't, your street rouges might 'obtain' you.

However, general outdoor security is not my concern at this point. Beyond building a house, how are you practically securing it?

The reason for this thread is because I am building and by my calculations, I intend moving in by February. Now, the problem is that the area is still sparsely populates. Whilst other buildings are ongoing, I have just two neighbours. One has been there for 3 years and the other who is not steady for over a year.

I asked about their experiences and true to my fears, there have been incidents of armed robbers trying to break in and threatening to shoot them.
I also interacted with the workers on my site and there have been incidents of these hoodlums openly stealing phones and breaking in in their numbers (over 30) at night.

If I was alone, I wouldn't have been bothered but I have a young family to look out for.

So, my question is what practical ways are you using to protect your property from intruders and then those who manage to get in?

I have considered getting dogs, installing an alarm system, introducing booby traps, and getting a weapon.

And I must add, let's not forget the kobo kobo builders like myself.

JustCryptos:
I'd like to consider myself as a security-conscious person and to an extent, this has kept me safe from attacks or harassment. For example, I try as much as possible to be home with my family before 7pm.

The bottom line is that the country I saw growing up has greatly changed. You dare not move around at night. If police doesn't harass you, armed robbers might. And is they don't, your street rouges might 'obtain' you.

However, general outdoor security is not my concern at this point. Beyond building a house, how are you practically securing it?

The reason for this thread is because I am building and by my calculations, I intend moving in by February. Now, the problem is that the area is still sparsely populates. Whilst other buildings are ongoing, I have just two neighbours. One has been there for 3 years and the other who is not steady for over a year.

I asked about their experiences and true to my fears, there have been incidents of armed robbers trying to break in and threatening to shoot them.
I also interacted with the workers on my site and there have been incidents of these hoodlums openly stealing phones and breaking in in their numbers (over 30) at night.

If I was alone, I wouldn't have been bothered but I have a young family to look out for.

So, my question is what practical ways are you using to protect your property from intruders and then those who manage to get in?

I have considered getting dogs, installing an alarm system, introducing booby traps, and getting a weapon.

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