If you have lived within or near a Nigerian university or
tertiary institution environment, you would attest to the fact that it takes a
lot of hard work to keep oneself invisible to bad boys or cultists. As much as
the authorities might wish to deny the existence of cult groups in schools,
their nefarious activities have remained increasingly disturbing in recent
times.
In some cases, some unfortunate victims have had their
valuables snatched from them; some beaten to pulp for putting up some
resistance, homes attacked or burgled while some victims lose their lives to
these bad elements.
However, there are measures you could adopt to secure
yourself against cultists that operate in these student’s environment. Whether you
are a student or a worker living around such volatile areas, you need these
measures to keep yourself safe and secure against cultists and their activities.
RULE 1: Keep low profile
It is very uncommon to be attacked by cultists when you do not draw attention to yourself. Being humble, minding your business at all times
and refraining from activities which exposes you negatively are key to ensuring
your security against cultists. If they perceive that your world is different
from theirs, they would in turn mind their business.
RULE 2: Be friendly but not excessively sociable
When you successfully strike a balance between making
everyone feel happy about you and flirting around, then your security is
assured. Always ensure that you greet and return people’s greetings. Try to
know and relate well with people who live around you. Avoid unnecessary
hangouts at beer parlous, clubs and dance halls. These places have
unfortunately become the breeding grounds for cultists and their activities.
RULE 3: Engage in healthy social or Religious activities
Let people around you know that your interest lies in what
does not sooth them. By going regularly to church or mosque for prayers, by
joining sport teams and engaging in some useful ventures that capture your
whole time and attention, they would not have any need to pay you a visit.
RULE 4: Avoid flamboyant public spending and dress codes
If you show cultists that you have what they need, you
easily become a target. As much as possible, try not to show off with what you
have publicly. Your dress codes tell a lot about you. Your method of spending
reveal a lot about what you are. Therefore, be careful the way you carry
yourself to avoid being spotted from among the crowd of local residents.
Dear readers, many more tips will come your way shortly. Therefore
keep in touch regularly. However, remember to share this piece with friends and
family on social media. You might be saving a life by doing so.
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