Hi Nairalanders
Several motorist were robbed in traffic at Gbagada/Oworonshoki axis at about 5.30am today, Monday, 2 November, 2015. The robbers who were armed with guns and cutlasses smashed many car windows to cart away valuables before government security forces arrived at the scene.

Recent reports from across Lagos State indicate an increase in the prevalence of road robbery during peak traffic periods. From these reports, it is suggested that these incidences typically occur between 5.30am and 6.30am in the morning, and between 7.30pm and 10.00pm at night. More recently, areas such as:
· Mile 2, Ijora,
· Marina,
· CMS,
· Costain,
· Ijora,
· Mushin,
· Surulere,
· Ojota,
· Ogudu,
· Osborne,
· Oshodi and Ajah have reported the highest cases of robbery incidences.

The following tips have been developed for the safety of employees while commuting within Lagos State.

· Keep valuables like handbags, cash, laptops, and iPads away from sight while driving. These items are safer in the trunk of the car.
· The use of cell phones should be minimized or avoided while in traffic especially in high risk areas.
· Laptops and iPads must not be used at any time while driving on Nigerian roads.
· Avoid driving alone if possible - lone drivers are more vulnerable to attack.
· Do not buy items from street hawkers while in traffic. Most times, armed robbers decoy as street hawkers.
· Avoid driving in dimly lit ‘’short cut’’ areas; stick to main streets as much as possible.
· Keep windows up and car doors locked at all times while driving.
· Do not pick up strangers looking to catch a ride with you. For employees with drivers, kindly ensure that your drivers are well advised to desist from doing such when you are not in the vehicle.
· Driving in the middle lanes is much safer than staying on either edges of the road.
· Make effective use of your rear view mirrors and monitor activities of street hawkers and passersby around your vehicle.
· Consider have some cash in your pocket or car compartment.
· If you are attacked you may release the cash to the attackers to get them off you.
· Do not play the HERO. Remember that no material possession is worth your life.
· While driving tune in to any local FM radio station of your choice for security and traffic updates. Some of the fm radio stations are:

ü Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1
ü Inspiration fm 92.31
ü Metro fm 97.6
ü Classic fm 97.3
ü Wazobia fm 95.1
ü Ray Power fm 100.5
ü Eko fm 89.75

Preventive security measures are the most effective and cheaper safeguards to personal and corporate security. Remember to share any useful security information with the Security Team.

Shine Your Eyes!

Regards,

Hmmmmm, security alert