Seven things to put in place for effective security at home


One of the basic needs of man after food, clothing, and shelter is security.
This is because it is a medium through which man can protect himself from his fellow 'harmful' man and other predators.



Of all our various asset, our abode or place of residence requires maximum security because apart from the fact that it is our place of shelter, it also houses our families and valuable asset.

To improve the level of security in your home especially in a typical Nigerian setting, we will advise that you consider the following,

1. Fencing of your building: This is the first and main way to improve your home security.
You can make it hard for the unwanted guest to scale your fence by putting broken bottles at the top or fixing barb wire at the top (which must be connected to a power supply.)

2. Get a dog: when we say dog, we don't mean local dogs that are used to playing and messing around.

Not the typical dog Nigerians call 'Bingo' except you are ready to train it.
In terms of dog, we mean highly security conscious dogs.

3. Install a CCTV: most 'modern structures' owners in Nigeria now have a closed circuit television installed in their homes as it is more conducive and easy.
You don't have to worry about being far away from home as you can always replay every scene that took place in your absence.

4. Have a fire extinguisher: most homes in Nigeria don't have this equipment and it becomes difficult to control a little fire before it escalates beyond control.

5. Train yourself to be security conscious: be watchful of your environment and prying eyes.
Take precautions when necessary.

Others include installing an alarm system, get a whistle, be updated with security measures among others.

Source https://www.stayalert.com.ng/2018/09/these-seven-things-must-be-in-place-for.html?m=1
Cc lawyer