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Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by toptennaija: 7:47am On Apr 20, 2017
In recent times, many Nigerians have been Brutalized, Assaulted by the Nigerian police, Army or other gun wielding security operative in Nigeria.
We hear and see the news everyday and some of us have witnessed incidents like this or have been a victim. Many of the extrajudicial assault/ battery that have occurred in Nigeria have often been explained away by the authorities as "accidental".
But we all know that majority of the killings and Assault are done willfully only for the police or army to cover them up even when there is more than enough evidence and witness to help prove the truth.
These tips could help you avoid being 'accidentally shot or assaulted by trigger happy police officer or a soldier
1. Don't argue With a drunken officer:
A drunken police officer with a gun is time bomb waiting to explode. He can pull the trigger or gravely batter you because he does not have the control of his senses.These officers of the law don't see sex or age as a barrier.They assault both old and young, Male or Female.
Arguing with any police officer at all is an unwise thing to do. It infuriates a trigger happy officer when angrily confronted.

2. Avoid Late Night Crawling:
You can be mistaken for a criminal and shot or arrested indiscriminately by the police who are usually on edge during such nights. Police officers are aware of the danger the faced during the wee hours and are always on alert.

3. Stay Away From Hostile Neighborhoods:
Police officers In Nigeria often patrol hot spots and hostile areas more frequently than any other place.
When a fight breaks out among rival gangs in hot spots and hostile areas, police deploys force to restore peace in the areas thereby if you are seen in that crime area, you maybe mistaken for a street thug and arrested and even battered before being cuffed.

4.Avoid Scenes of Violent Protests:
Most of us have had our share of the indiscriminate battery or teargassed when protesting especially in educational institutions.
When protests and mass rally becomes violent, The Nigerian police can use any means to stop protesters. In many cases, police have used live bullets to disperse crowd thereby, killing them or injuring them. When shots are fired, stray bullets knows no bound. It can hit anyone and anywhere so be Courteous.

5.Be Courteous at Police Checkpoints:
Most of the killings accidentally or willfully carried out by the police occur in checkpoints and most of the victims are okada men or taxi drivers. Most of the killings are done because the victim refuses to give bribe to the officer thereby agitating him and the deed is done. When you arrive at checkpoints,be courteous. Greet them warmly and ask about the weather, their families e.t.c, it gives them a safe feeling with you . In the case, they become relaxed. Remember, police are humans too but also fear for their own lives because at checkpoints, anything can happen.

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by toptennaija: 7:48am On Apr 20, 2017
6. Do not drive away when You are Stopped:
If you have nothing to hide, DON'T drive away when police stops you on patrol or at checkpoints. If you flee, they may think you have motive or armed. Even if you car papers are not up to date, it will be wise to wait and sort it out than ending up in the hospital or the morgue .

7. Switch on Your Inner Light When You approach a Checkpoint:
Be visible when you approach a checkpoint. It gives the Police Officers a safe feeling with you. Switch on your car light before you are told. It gives police the impression that you are a law abiding citizen who is ready to cooperate.

8. Always Carry an Identity Card:
An identity card removes any doubt of anonymity from your person. You will be At Least treated with respect.

9.Do Not Tail Gate Police Convoy or Bullion Van:
This practice is common with okada men or taxi drivers who are always eager to beat the traffic. Driving behind a fast moving escort of law enforcement agencies exposes you to danger. If you drive behind bullion van carrying money, the police escort may mistake you for an armed robber whom wants to carry out a heist. You can ,.be shot or whipped.

10.When You Hear The Police Siren Move Out Of The Way:
The Nigerian police uses the siren to quickly get out of traffic on nigerian roads or to make way for them when they are transporting money. So when they are on their siren
and you dont move out of the way, they automatically see you as a threat and shoot at your car or brutalize you.

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by toptennaija: 7:54am On Apr 20, 2017
Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by thesicilian: 8:09am On Apr 20, 2017
11. Give them their N500 egunje (bribe) when they stretch their hand.

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by NevetsIbot(m): 8:25am On Apr 20, 2017
10. Avoid the police themselves

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by Partnerbiz(f): 8:32am On Apr 20, 2017
At times, you may need to calmly talk sense into them. Most are frustrates hence hate it that you want to show them. And they feel they are suffering to protect u and u are flexing disrespecting them.Thats why they can even shoot u and die too.

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by Onwardvic(m): 9:20am On Apr 20, 2017
Don't take them as friends.

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by veekid(m): 2:04pm On Apr 20, 2017
NPF is useless and dangerous for any citizen of the country's health

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by queenbetsy(f): 2:05pm On Apr 20, 2017
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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by charlydamianpat(m): 2:06pm On Apr 20, 2017
ok
Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by Idydarling(f): 2:06pm On Apr 20, 2017
police and brutality are like...

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by OgaInnocent(m): 2:06pm On Apr 20, 2017
If you think Nigerian police are really friendly , hit "Like" , if otherwise, hit "Share"

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by XaviDayo(m): 2:08pm On Apr 20, 2017
All these ten steps are #Wack....Just allow everybody carry gun
Quote me and kpai. ...Damn Farces
Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by Tenim47(m): 2:09pm On Apr 20, 2017
mtcheew, bullet they meet person even in church

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by chiraqDemon(m): 2:09pm On Apr 20, 2017
thesicilian:
11. Give them their N500 egunje (bribe) when they stretch their hand.
I would still put that under no 5
After asking about weather and their family u can stretch ur hand as a sign of love
Afterall nor be "officer how na" them go chop belleful

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by smushi(m): 2:10pm On Apr 20, 2017
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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by 2shur: 2:11pm On Apr 20, 2017
Noa 7 i did it twice.
1st time.
Na becos of licence.
And sk was on me.
But them sha carry me go station.
I compose my self.
No searching
No what do u do for a living shiit.
Man to man. Na license matter.i gif dem 3k.

Second time.men dagh day dem pursue me reach road on bike.the guy wan shoot me say wetin go make me turn for check point wem ai see dem.though ma ride na bullet proof but i took no chances.
Sk dey on me dat day.like 5h sk
But because i compose myself
Man to man. I give dos bastards 6k.
Omo since den ai don do my licence.
I drive like asphalt airbone 8.
Baba if u rela8 with coti wella
U go see say dem be mugu.
Ai don dey whr coti collect 200k cause dem see chats for one guy phone.
D thing pain me sha.
Ai no say if na me.
God punish devik.
If e too much na 8 10k.

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by Nobody: 2:13pm On Apr 20, 2017
11,enlist into the arm forces or become influential in the society

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by MayowaAleem(m): 2:14pm On Apr 20, 2017

police is your friend ;Dpolice is your friend
Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by bestofbabs(m): 2:14pm On Apr 20, 2017
undecided[b][/b]Even the police don't trust them selves and you can never satisfy Nigerian police. if u great you are UB trouble and if u don't great u are in soup. mitchewwwwewe
Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by Biggty(m): 2:16pm On Apr 20, 2017
Forget what they say about Police being your friend, Nigeria Police can never be Your friend

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by Guyman02: 2:18pm On Apr 20, 2017
Just smile at them if stopped and say officer I have something for the boys for the weekend, roger and avoid trouble.
Dont argue or speak good English to them or else they will be offended as majority of them are half baked and will reply angrily and shout at you 'who are you by the way, Am I fear You? angry
Na there your trouble with don start. They are only your friend when you have something to give them

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by Ramaa(m): 2:31pm On Apr 20, 2017
Policemen are my enemies.....

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by Husty(m): 2:41pm On Apr 20, 2017
11. Join the army and become a 'no nonesense' soldier wink

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by Larrykaysail(m): 2:42pm On Apr 20, 2017
I am use to police, the way you talk matters, if you have ur papers, and be calm when talking to any officer. Even if the officer is rude just keep calm, the story will change to give me money, and ur answer will be oga am sorry maybe next time,or give me ur number I will text u credit,

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by joe4real12: 2:46pm On Apr 20, 2017
Onwardvic:
Don't take them as friends.
Police is your friend
Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by cutesimplycalm(f): 2:47pm On Apr 20, 2017
I hate policemen with passion, dey r jst so full of demselves

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Re: Ten Tips To Avoid Being Shot Or Brutalized By Police In Nigeria by SortOut: 2:48pm On Apr 20, 2017
Talk wisely and Encourage them. Some people mistake Encouragement for Bribery.

Bribery : Full Definition

1 : money or favor given or promised in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trust
2 : something that serves to induce or influence

Encouragement : something that makes someone moredetermined, hopeful, or confident.

Above all, Be law abiding

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