INSTITUTE OF SAFETY

PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA
Established by the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria Act 2014
www.ispon.gov.ng

SAFETY AND SECURITY TIPS

DURING ELECTION PERIOD
January 2023

Website: www.ispon.gov.ng Headquarters: Dominic Aigbogun House

Email: info@ispon.gov.ng 46 Ikotun/Isolo Road, Bolorunpelu Bus Stop,
Egbe Town, Lagos State.
 General Safety 1. Stay up to date with daily news from trusted sources
Information (national dailies, radio and television stations).

2. Do not show your political affiliations. Do not discuss or

argue about any political aspirant or party.

3. Avoid demonstrations or riots. Immediately leave areas

that show signs of demonstrations or unrest.

4. Maintain good communications with family members,

friends, neighbours and colleagues. Let them know your
destination whenever you are going out.
5. Always go out in the company of friends or relatives,
especially in lonely areas. It is better to avoid lonely
routes.
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 1. During the election, avoid sharing sensitive information
Your Activities on social media platforms.

2. Minimise movements and if possible, avoid traveling

for the two days before and after the election date. Do
not stay out late.

3. Always go out in company of friends or relatives. Avoid

walking alone, particularly in lonely areas.

4. On election day, go home directly after casting your

vote. Do not disclose the candidates you voted for. Do not
discuss your voting activities publicly.

5. Lock your car while driving. Avoid picking strangers.

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 Dealing with
1. Cooperate with security personnel. Do not resist arrest.
Security Agents
2. Identify the officers making the arrest. Ask for the
reason of your arrest and which station they are taking
you to.
3. Ensure you tell a relative/friend about your destination.
If you are with a friend when arrested, ask that they
accompany you, if possible.
4. Do not make statements or answer questions under
duress. Better to be silent until you have a witness or your
lawyer.
5. Know your rights and stay within the law. Do not
become aggressive. Stay calm and seek help from
relatives and friends.

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 Prepare for 1. Avoid routines and have emergency plans. Always
Emergencies identify alternative routes.
2. Keep your mobile phone with you. Ensure it is
adequately charged. Carry two sim-cards from different
networks, in case one network experiences interruptions.
3. Be aware of your surroundings. Know the location of
the closest police station. Identify popular landmarks for
easy description.
4. Always carry valid means of identification. Driver’s
license, permanent voter’s card (PVC), national identity
Call 112 or dial your local card, international passport, etc.
emergency number.

5. Always have at least, N50 airtime on your phone for

emergency calls/SMS.
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 ISPON Contact Information

Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) is the

regulatory body for safety practice in Nigeria, established by
Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria Act 2014.
For more information,
• Visit www.ispon.gov.ng
• Email to info@ispon.gov.ng
• Contact phone numbers: 0818 117 9033 or 0809 928 0000