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Kidnapping, which is the act of taking somebody away illegally and keeping them as prisoners or hostages, especially in order to get ransom or other benefits before they are released, is evidently giving us cause for concern now.

Kidnapping is a serious offence. In fact, in some states of the federation, kidnapping is now considered a capital offence, that is, an offence that is punishable by death.

As the Police and other critical stakeholders are doing everything humanly possible to combat it, frankmba.ng is on its own proffering a few tips on some of the ways not only to avoid being kidnapped but also on how to survive when you are unfortunately kidnapped.

To avoid being kidnapped, you may consider adopting some of the following security tips:

Do not work-out, drive, go to work or take children to school using the same route all the time especially where you have alternate routes. This is because felons may rely on your routines to track you down and look for a time when you are most vulnerable to strike.
*Do not accept rides offered by strangers, because you would be at their mercy if they turn out to be kidnappers.

Always let someone know your whereabouts or where you are going. Give the name and other useful information of the person you are going to meet, in case of any eventuality.
*Do not accept drinks, gums, cigarettes, and food from anybody you are not familiar with. You could easily be drugged and taken hostage.

Teach the children not to accept gifts from persons they are not familiar with. It is however important we do this with utmost care so as not to make our children become paranoid.

Do not draw unnecessary attention to yourself, especially by making public donations or appearing flashy or spraying money carelessly at events.

Note that even when musicians and praise-singers are praising you to high heavens during such events, they may unwittingly be attracting unscrupulous elements to you.

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They go to NDA to kidnap and you are talking about how not to get kidnapped
Oga if them one kidnap you den you can't escape been kidnapped

Jamesbiodun:
They go to NDA to kidnap and you are talking about how not to get kidnapped
Oga if them one kidnap you den you can't escape been kidnapped

Negativity does no good, these are tips to avoid it. Avoidance is different from prevention. Read first.

mediainc:

Negativity does no good, these are tips to avoid it. Avoidance is different from prevention. Read first.

Bleep that shit, no tips

Jamesbiodun:

Bleep that shit, no tips

Why are you against sensitizing people?

Stay positive, it pays.

mediainc:

Why are you against sensitizing people?

Stay positive, it pays.

lol i am positive bruh make dem no just locate us

Jamesbiodun:
lol i am positive bruh make dem no just locate us

I know God knows and guides all, but sometimes they capitalize on our ignorance.