An official of the Department of State Services (DSS) has warned that the public display of wealth constitutes a great security risk.
Paul Oduh, the deputy director, security enforcement, DSS Kwara command, gave the warning on Friday in Ilorin, capital of the state.
He said the deliberate exhibition of affluence and a flamboyant lifestyle attract kidnappers, bandits, and other criminals.
The DSS deputy director said given the security challenges in the country, Nigerians should avoid showing off in public.
“People must adopt moderate lifestyles, so as not to fall
prey to these criminal elements,” Oduh said.
Oduh said a boastful attitude and maintaining a “habitual
daily routine” can also make people prone to attacks.
“The country is ravaged by insecurity on daily basis.
However, people should not despair, security should be concern of all people
and they must be enlightened on it,” he said.
“Security can never be 100 percent everywhere in the world.
People should be knowledgeable enough on those things they can do to protect
themselves.
“Security denotes free from danger and protection of lives
and property where individuals can pursue their lawful activities.
“There is need to accept that threats exist and people are
targets of these threats. This is why people should put in place measures to
safeguard themselves from such threats.”
The DSS director advised Nigerians to secure their homes and
properties with physical security measures like burglary proofs, protective
security gadgets, security lights and perimeter fencing.
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