With the way kidnapping activity is spreading across the country now, it is important to take self precautions at all times.

 Recently, it was discovered that one of the killers of the Kaduna state Doctor's wife, was a Police officer who was familiar with the Doctor's family. The police officer was identified by the late woman's daughter, who was kidnapped alongside her mother in Kaduna before the mother was killed.

 

While Nigerians were yet to digest the news, another report came up of an oil mogul, who's mother was kidnapped.

According to report, Shema's mother was kidnapped and the kidnappers demanded for 100 million naira as ransom. After tough negotiations, 20 million naira was agreed upon as ransom but the kidnappers gave condition that the ransom must be in mint notes.

Shema approach CBN, and got the mint notes to the tune of 20million; Serially arranged. He then delivered the money to the kidnappers and secured his mother's release.

But before doing that he approached all neighbouring banks and requested them to report anyone who comes in to deposit money having the serial number associated with the notes.

Behold! The first person to be arrested was a police inspector. Another lieutenant in the military was arrested.

Upon investigation, the arrested officers confessed that an assistant commissioner of police was also involved. Pressed further, a top brass in the security was fingered.

Shema threatened to go to press, but he was prevailed upon not to. His money was returned Intact. 

With this type of scary stories, one really has to be careful with even your neighbourhood, because those who you trust could turn out to be the ones who will hurt you the most.

The only way to be your brother's keeper in Nigeria today, is by sharing any security tips that can be of help.

We wish to share with you, some few security tips to guard your daily activities henceforth because the current state of insecurity in the country is really alarming.

The only person to trust now in this country is yourself and your God! Therefore, to avoid being a victim of kidnapping, please read the following tips and share with your loved ones now to save them from harm.

Tip 1. Never use car stickers that say where you work, especially if you have a prestigious job.

Tip 2. Never share pictures of your kids in their school uniforms or badges. Protect your kids!

Tip 3. When you attend parties, don't let the band get you so high that you start spraying money. Use an envelope.

Tip 4. Don't be the one that tries to empty the ATM machine by making large withdrawals ...You don't need 50k in your wallet to feel like a man.

Tip 5. Always delete your bank transaction notifications, especially SMS...you really can memorize your bank balance....Shred ur POS/ATM receipts.

Tip 6. Don't go jogging while it's dark, you really should be smarter than that. If you can, get someone trusted as company.

Tip 7. Always lock your doors, even if you're only going out to switch off your generator.

Tip 8. NEVER NEVER, NEVER EVER WEAR YOUR ID outside your work place. No one needs to know where you work

Tip 9. Be accountable to your spouse or parents, let someone know where you are at every point.

Tip 10. As much as you can, don't send kids alone on errand outside your house, they are soft targets.

Tip 11. Don't try to show that you are the richest in the neighborhood by making large donations in your estate meetings, learn modesty.

Tip 12. When you give, give with modesty and privately, learn to say "I can't spare that amount now". 

Tip 13. Don't stay late in your office long after closing hours. That deadline work can be done later or at home if you wish.

Tip 14. Make safety the number one factor in your decision always!

Tip 15. Mind what you post about yourself on social media.

God will keep and protect me/you/us as we also apply discretion.

Share this to save a brother!

It is important you share this now, someone somewhere may need this today, please keep sharing.

You are saving someone by sharing this today!

*THE WOUND OF A FATHER*  

A true father goes through many unspeakable experiences to continue to be a father. When he goes out  daily in search of bread for his household, he sustains many mental injuries he does not discuss with his family. 

His wife and children may not be able to stand the pains he goes through if he shares it with them. The insults from his boss, the embarrassment from his customers, the harassment from his superiors etc yet he can't quit.

Most times when he gets home, he is welcomed with nags and unending requests. He gets blames for not being able to meet up or for not being able to be like his fellow men. Hmmmm! He is rarely appreciated for his struggles and push just to keep the family together. 

Some men had secretly dipped their hands in so many things they can't discuss with their families. Some have stolen, embezzled and borrowed so much that they live in inexpressible guilts everyday. 

A real father can take anything just to keep food on the table for his household.

An adage says ''goat sweats but his hair does not let people see his sweat''. Many men are sweating but no one is seeing their sweat because they have a car, a house, a job etc. When it comes to celebrating him, it is done casually. 

He may not have breasts to breastfeed, yet everyone sucks from his unseen breasts. 

He may not carry pregnancy for nine months but he's always pregnant with family needs. 

He may not know how labour pain feels, but his pains are not physical. 

Tears may not be in his eyes but he bleeds from inside when he has no means to put food on the table for his household.

His shout, hostility and moods are not premeditated, they are fallout of what he goes through. Understand him please.

Send an encouraging message to a father.