Steemit Engagement Challenge (SEC)| S12W3- "Security Matters"

^{Bombings killed 253 people in three districts | source}

For me, it seems like the government isn't making intentional efforts to improve security. They got all the resources like intelligence services, military, and police forces, but are they doing enough? Yes they do, but not to citizens rather to safeguard politicians. Here poor citizen has no guarantee whatsoever because now it's been almost four years went without catching the real master minds behind this attack. So, I wonder can we really say that we are "safe!" No way! we are might be just waiting for the next attack.

👉 Personally, what do you do for yourself or your family to be safe in your town or country?

I take security seriously. We've got CCTV cameras at my parents' house, and I've installed motion activated cameras at my business place. But our best weapons are our two loyal dogs. Those pet friends are like family, and they're always on the lookout. They bark their hearts out at any out strangers, giving us a signal and scaring off potential troublemakers. Thanks to them, I feel a whole lot safer when I'm at home.

But outside the home or business place, we have no power to control our safety. Anything can happen I guess!

👉 Have you experienced or heard of any case of insecurity (robbery or kidnap)? What happened?

Sadly, yes. One incident hit too close to my business place. It was at a shop just a couple of stores away from mine. The shop sold sports accessories and was run by a young woman. In broad daylight, a man entered, pretending to buy a cricket bat. As she showed him the bats, he grabbed her & tied her up. While she was trying to scream this man had hit her and gagged her. He had robbed all the money, her phone and jewelry she was wearing at that time. Then he had left the shop leaving the helpless girl in the floor.

This had happened around 12.30 and unfortunately that was the lunch time and usually such shops get business in the evening. Since she couldn't scream or move she had to wait until around 04.00pm waiting for the next customer shows up. Police has checked the CCTV’s but till now they were unable to catch him. She eventually closed her shop, because she was too afraid to continue her business.

👉 What do you think is the best way to keep a home secure?

Well, from my perspective, dogs are the best option available for home security. They're like sensors to any potential threats, barking up a storm at anything suspicious and ready to defend if need be. And then there are CCTV cameras, they might not stop a break-in, but they sure can provide evidence afterward. With the technology we can further improve the home security with motion cameras, alarms and smart locks.

Thank you for this interesting contest @steem4nigeria. Looking forward to taking on the next week’s challenge. I would like to invite @carlaisl, @crisvera & @morgan76 to participate in this contest.

Thank you.

Peace to all 🙏

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