The kidnapping business in Nigeria from North to east, south and west has been mostly perpetrated by criminal gangs and violent groups. Sadly, it has become such a threat that many are wondering how not to fall victims. To protect yourself and your family, here are tips on how to prevent kidnapping
1. Stop routine movements. Driving or walking through the same route will make it easy for suspecting abductors to gather information.
2. Don’t discuss your family with strangers.
Whatever issues you have with your family must not be discussed with strangers.
3.Do proper checks before employing workers.
Before you employ your new housekeeper, driver or any other employee, please do a proper background check.
4. Maintain a moderate lifestyle.
To avoid being kidnapped, you should check your lifestyle.
5.Don’t discuss money publicly.
To avoid being a victim of kidnappers, another area you must check is receiving phone calls. 
6. Know your neighbors
To avoid living close to a potential kidnapper, get to know that person living close to you well.
7. Don’t get too close to a stranger.
People that you don’t know, try not to share valuable information with them.
8. Keep emergency numbers.
It is important to keep emergency numbers like contacts of Police that you can quickly call.  
9. Be aware of your environment.
One of the major ways to avoid kidnapping is to be thoroughly vigilant
10. Always keep your phone handy.
Keeping your phone with you always is very important as it can be a source of help.
11. When you notice a threat, attract the attention of people.
Whenever you notice any threat of kidnap around you, attract the attention of people around by screaming. 
12. Let someone know where you’re going.
If you must meet a new acquaintance, make sure someone knows where you’re going and who you’re meeting.
13. Do not accept rides from strangers.
Once you get into a stranger’s car, you are at their mercy.
14. Be careful with revealing data on social media.
Be careful not to reveal too much about yourself or your family members via social media.
15. Keep your financial transactions confidential. Kidnappers are known to take people forcefully to demand ransom. They give conditions for the release.
16. Don’t be predictable
When embarking on trips, don’t take the same roads all the time.

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NLNG MailBroadcast