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With the reopening of worship centres post COVID-19, and the relentless activity of criminals, it is imperative that all hands must be on deck to ensure worship centres are safe and secure. Places of worship (POW) are seen as a place of refuge and safety to worshipers/congregants. It is, however, saddening that in this era […]

This forms the third and concluding part of the series on core aspects of workplace physical security, and puts into perspective and is the practical aspect of the theorizations in previous parts. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, without strong physical security, no security professionals can claim to provide true information security or […]

In Nigeria, violence and criminal activities are assuming dangerous tendencies as they threaten lives, properties, the national sense of well-being, peace, security, and social order and are consequently reducing the citizens’ quality of life. Segregation that is often found in the residential neighborhoods resulting from difference in income, employment and education standards often leads to […]

The security of schools is an extremely important one that cannot be overemphasized, particularly with the various disturbing news of students and teachers kidnapping. The recent abduction of seven (7) students and one (1) teacher from Prince Academy in Damba- Kasaya Village in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the midst of battling […]

The security within and about schools, daycare, colleges and places harboring minors/educational institutions, has become an issue of national/ worldwide concern, due to the current realities of the world including kidnapping, terrorist attacks, bullying, school shootings. Sexual exploitation, vandalism and other issues putting the life of children/minors, teachers and parents at risk. The April 2014 […]

Keeping employees, clients/ visitors safe as well as the protection of physical assets is the major concern of every employer and this is achieved by, amongst other things, the deployment of physical security mechanisms. These mechanisms are divided into three parts namely: Access control Surveillance Testing and response SURVEILLANCE Surveillance is the covert act of […]

WHAT IS WORKPLACE VIOLENCE? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the worksite.  It ranges from threats and verbal or emotional abuse and even homicide. RISK FACTORS There are some situations and career […]

Public transport is more affordable than owning a vehicle and in some situations, it can even be faster and more efficient as well, not to mention the environmental benefits. However, it does come with its risks. For example, falling asleep on public transit leaves you vulnerable to theft or even sexual assault, so it is […]

Nigeria is not generally at the top of people’s international travel wish list like Thailand or Jamaica for various reasons. The visa application process can be time consuming and a pain in the rear, the country has a reputation for corruption, and expats are often concerned about their safety, likely in part due to numerous […]

Our security operatives, as part of the essential workers exempted by the Federal Government from the stay-at-home order, have been rising to the occasion of effective guarding in all parts of the country. They have been on the frontline as the pandemic rises both in Nigeria and globally, with the attendant pockets of violence in […]