Traveling during the Christmas season is always risky as the roads become very busy.
With many people traveling to and fro different locations, road accidents become inevitable.
Reports of road accidents during this period is always outrageous.
During this time, the Federal Road Safety is always quick to caution road users, but sadly, this caution only drops on deaf ears.
While many people always insist on spending Christmas with their families forcing them to embark on long journeys back home, there are others who say they cannot bear the risk of traveling this season.
These persons would prefer to travel in the middle of the year.
if you are among those that must go home to celebrate Christmas, then this article is for you.
You see, this season is always a boom season for Kidnappers, and guess their prey, travelers.
You may be surprised that having a knowledge of some little tips can save you from trouble.
Here Are Few Tips For Travelers
There is a growing trend of people traveling without informing anyone.
Well, it is important to inform few people about your movements, especially traveling.
Tell a trusted person about your travel especially when they should expect your return.
Don’t forget to share your live location at all time, that way, you are easy to track when the need arise.
Also, don’t travel with a low battery, you may need to film somethings for your own safety, or easily cry for help when you are in trouble.
For road travelers, ensure you use a transport company that is well known.
One For The Road
Do not risk your safety because you want to safe some little change.
Travel with companies that abide with transport ethics.
This is a festive season hence an unprofessional driver May decide to pour one shot or seize one sachet of ogogoro in his mouth before hitting the road.
If you travel with such a company, then you yourself do not value your life.
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If you notice a passenger that looks suspicious, report to security immediately.
All they need to do is to check his/her ID and not harass the person. So you have nothing to worry about.
With the rising insecurity plaguing Nigeria, it is important to carry out research before traveling.
Know the hours you’ll spend on the journey, know the route, get emergency numbers of security agencies, particularly the police, in those states.
Don’t forget, anything can happen at any point.
Dress prepared
Yes, it has gotten to that point.
Reports of road travelers running into bushes for safety are no longer news.
Imagine your vehicle is being attacked by kidnappers, yes I heard you, God forbid, but what if it happens?
You need to be well kitted for action.
Those guys are not coming to play, they will do anything to achieve their aim.
Before help comes, your safety becomes your responsibility.
The Argument
Avoid engaging in unnecessary arguments with people you do not know.
You don’t know their temperament or how they react to comments.
It is better you focus on your travel or engage in peaceful conversations, don’t forget “na from quarrel fight de start”.
To those traveling, we wish you a safe journey and hope that these few tips helpful at the right time.
