Sokoto Police Emergency Number

07068848035,08075391943

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What can you do in the situation of Armed Robbery while waiting for the Sokoto Police?

What you can do if they have not entered your apartment

1. Turn off your lights. Having your lights on draws attention to your apartment.
2. If you’re a Christian, pray in tongues.
3. Be as quiet as you can be, shouting, and making a noise can infuriate armed robbers
4. Hide your valuable phones in creative hidden places. You can keep some less expensive ones with you
5. Make sure you are well-clothed and covered, especially if you’re a woman.
6. Drink water, this helps you calm your nerves
7. Be calm.
8. Send messages to your friends and family members.

What to do if they are in your apartment

1. Be as calm as you can be
2. If you’re not a trained Martial Artist or Military/Para-military personnel don’t fight.
3. Don’t beg either, it makes them see you as weak and may do more harm than good.
4. Do not make direct eye contact with the robbers, as it might be perceived as a challenge. 
5. Keep your hands visible at all times to show you are not a threat. Any sudden movement might be perceived as a threat. Move slowly and follow instructions carefully.
6. Keep conversation to a minimum and avoid arguing with the robbers.
7. Try to remember details about the robbers’ appearance, speech, or any other identifying features that could help authorities later.

 

What can you do in the situation of Domestic Violence while waiting for the Sokoto Police?

If you observe that someone around you is currently by their spouse, these are some steps you can take while waiting for Police intervention.

1. Take away any object that can be used as a weapon.
2. Get able-bodied men to separate the fight.
3. Appeal to the angry partner to stop.
4. Call the attention of any par military personnel in your neighborhood.

 

What can you do in the situation of Rape while waiting for the Sokoto Police?

If you notice an ongoing rape incident in your vicinity, here are a few steps you can take.

1. Call the attention of other neighbors.
2. Call the attention of any par military personnel in your neighborhood.
3. Blow a security siren if you have one. Some homes around you may have a security alarm.

 

What can you do in the situation of Jungle Justice while waiting for the Sokoto Police?

1. Report to local chiefs or community association chairmen/executives
2. Call the attention of local para-military
3. Make sure you know the current location of the victim

 

What can you do in the situation of Kindnap while waiting for the Sokoto Police?

Have you just witnessed or learned of a kidnap? Here are a few things you can do. 

1. Try getting as many details as possible of the vehicles used by the Kidnappers.
2. Inform transportation-related officers like Road Safety, LASTMA, VIO, etc.