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16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by AUTOJOSH1: 8:36pm On May 07, 2019


According to some series of tweets by Nigeria Police Force on Twitter, they revealed some tips for safe and cordial relationship at checkpoints. @PoliceNG is the official Twitter handle of the Nigeria Police Force.

This may go a long way in ensuring you’re on the right side of the equation in case you have an encounter with them.

Below are the tips;

When approaching a security checkpoint or when flagged-down by the Police or other security agencies;

1. Endeavor to slow down your vehicle. It shows that you are not reckless. It also douses suspicion that you are a criminal and may want to speed-off.

2. Turn down the volume of your car stereo. Courtesy demands this. Besides, you are able to hear each other better. This simple act will also help you to win the confidence of the security operative.

3. Keep your hands visible to avoid unnecessary suspicion or fear by the officers that you are attempting to bring out a gun or other harmful objects to attack them

4. Turn on the inner light of your vehicle while approaching the cops (if at night). It readily sends an unspoken message that you have nothing to hide.

5. Be friendly and cheerful. Commend the officers especially when you see them working under very unfriendly weather conditions such as the rains, the harsh harmattan conditions, excessive heat, cold or sunshine. We know it’s their job, but a little kind word from you will do a lot of good. Remember when you smile at the mirror, the mirror smiles back at you.

6. Endeavor to be polite even when answering questions put to you by the officers

7. Don’t dare or challenge an armed security man to a duel. Oftentimes, you hear people say things like ‘shoot me, if you can!” Note that this is a recipe for disaster! It is very provocative and an unnecessary call for war. So, please play safe, more so, as you do not know the state of mind of the officer concerned.

8. Also, don’t go into a physical fight with an armed security officer. He may resort to the use of his weapon (rightly or wrongly) to defend himself.

9. Avoid unnecessary argument with armed security personnel.

There are a thousand and one ways to seek redress where you feel your rights have been infringed upon.

10. Never try to touch an officer in an unfriendly manner. He may suspect you of trying to disarm him

11. If you are a regular traveler or road user, make sure you have the police emergency phone numbers of the route you operate. You never can tell when an emergency situation could arise and you need the Police to come to your aid.

12. Make sure you have all your relevant car papers and desist from actions or inactions that constitute either a criminal or traffic offence. Such infractions of the law provide veritable grounds for possible charges and other forms of adversarial contact with the Police or other law enforcement agencies, including unnecessary arguments.

13. Give the impression that you are unhappy to see an officer on his beat or that he is wasting your time. But if you do have an emergency, politely inform the officer. Don’t speed off while still being checked.

14. Take note of the name tags, Force or Service numbers, personal description, description of weapons or patrol vehicle of the security officer especially where the officers begin to conduct themselves in unprofessional manner.

15. Seek audience with the most senior police officer at the check point if things are not working out smoothly.

16. Politely insist to be taken to the police station if your complaint is not properly addressed.

Source: https://autojosh.com/tips-safe-police-checkpoints/

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by Lincoln275(m): 9:57pm On May 07, 2019
Tnx

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by 9jvirgin(m): 9:57pm On May 07, 2019
I do not have any respect for Lionel Messi neither do I have any respect for the Nigerian police.

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by BOOOMNAIJA: 9:57pm On May 07, 2019
Believe the Nigerian police at ur own peril o!......

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by LowerPriceData0(m): 9:58pm On May 07, 2019
Nice One

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by TooNoisy(f): 9:58pm On May 07, 2019
Just give them 500 naira

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by Pangea: 9:59pm On May 07, 2019
grin
All these tips are useless on all these police officer whose agenda is extortion!
Did we not see one of them saying the other day, that he doesn’t care if the driver is a robber or car thief?
He only cares about the thousand Naira each he wants for himself and his mates?

Make una dey there dey deceive unaselves!
Nigerian policemen are armed robbers in uniform!

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by Nobody: 9:59pm On May 07, 2019
angry
I agree with TooNoisy. The law of strategic generosity holds when relating with Nigerian policemen.

Tip number 5 applies. Smile at them grin grin It is not easy to be an Ekelebe or Olokpa in Nigeria. Renumeration is very low and they are not even given good arms to fight crime.

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by temblor1(m): 9:59pm On May 07, 2019
I can only think of 1 #.
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by Kreamie(m): 9:59pm On May 07, 2019
Fallacy angry


5. Be friendly and cheerful. Commend the officers especially when you see them working under very unfriendly weather conditions such as the rains, the harsh harmattan conditions, excessive heat, cold or sunshine. We know it’s their job, but a little kind word from you will do a lot of good. Remember when you smile at the mirror, the mirror smiles back at you.

Really bruh?

Commend them for doing their jobs & putting their training to good use? *sigh*
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by obojememe: 10:00pm On May 07, 2019
#100 and u are good to go

it’s like autojosh is d new cool on FP , btw where is explorers?

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by Ogojababe: 10:00pm On May 07, 2019
You forgot to add 17 always give them 50 naira

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by AkataYeriYeri: 10:02pm On May 07, 2019
Lmao
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by Pabloosas(m): 10:02pm On May 07, 2019
Ok
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by eagleeye2: 10:03pm On May 07, 2019
After all these precautions, one unfortunate police still fit kpai person without provocation.
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by stalingraddd(m): 10:03pm On May 07, 2019
e go better
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by Jaqenhghar: 10:04pm On May 07, 2019
What if all that fails as it happe s very often?
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by Imstrong2(m): 10:05pm On May 07, 2019
Atimes they act like Demi God on high way

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by Imstrong2(m): 10:05pm On May 07, 2019
Atimes they act like Demi god on high way
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by goat22: 10:06pm On May 07, 2019
Belle dey big you no like am see am, prevention is better than cure, HGI drug go do am, whether you be man or woman, prevention is better than cure, many many doctors them don dey find am, belle they big you no like am see am.

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Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by goat22: 10:08pm On May 07, 2019
As belle dey big ayou no like am see am, na beans or agidi man pikin go shebebe!
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by Justpassingby2(m): 10:17pm On May 07, 2019
You mean I should do number 16? Olorun maje. Police station kwa.. Abeg OP swallow that one Jawe .. you attempt it, you are gone for good... the best way to just go with our Nigerian police is by the way of Awolowo or Azikiwe.. try it and thank me latter. The moment you suggest the " take me to your station" just call your mama right away... else... you go know why monkey shit sweet
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by jimmyLd101: 10:17pm On May 07, 2019
I hate barca I hate Nigerian police
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by AmazingELixir: 10:19pm On May 07, 2019
cheesy cheesy cheesy

Op can you pass this message to whoever highlighted those points that all those processes can be easily and effectively bypassed if you even without uttering a word, drop your left hand outside the driver's door in a clinched fist then watch out for the officer's grin as he approaches with full attention on the content of the wrapped fist.

From experience all 16 points highlighted does not guarantee you stress free passage.
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by XTHRONE(m): 10:28pm On May 07, 2019
Give them something to hold or they go hold you.
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by PotatoSalad(m): 10:29pm On May 07, 2019
The idiot that stopped me the other day begged for money like his life depended on it. I was shocked
Kai see begging.
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by virginboy1(m): 10:32pm On May 07, 2019
Nice one Autojosh1.

On the Contrary... "MESSI IS A NIGERIAN TYPE OF GOAT". grin


UP LIVERPOOOOOOLLLLLLL
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by davillian(m): 10:34pm On May 07, 2019
Nigerian police
Just give them bribe you are safe
Re: 16 Tips For Safe And Cordial Relationship At Checkpoints – Nigeria Police Force by TheMoniker: 10:36pm On May 07, 2019
angry
Just give N100 and save yourself all this stress.

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