INT'L SECURITY EXPERT, DR. GIDEON AKINWUMI RELEASES GUIDELINES FOR CHURCHES, INDIVIDUALS AHEAD CROSSOVER SERVICE

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INT’L SECURITY EXPERT, DR. GIDEON AKINWUMI RELEASES GUIDELINES FOR CHURCHES, INDIVIDUALS AHEAD CROSSOVER SERVICE

An International Professional Security Intelligence expert and consultant, Dr. Gideon Akinwumi, DSi HrD DoJ has released various security guidelines for both individuals, churches and gatherings ahead of the crossover night service into the year 2025.

Dr. Akinwumi who made the guidelines public in a chat with
in Akure the Ondo State capital said there is the need for everyone going out that night to either worship centers or any gathering to be security conscious.

According to the expert who also doubles as the Commandant of Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Ondo State, the job of ensuring a crime-free society is a collective responsibility.

(Below is the full Statement)

The unpredictable security situation in the sub-region calls for caution during public gatherings and festive celebrations.

Beloved, all the arm robbers and thieves will be available for *”cross over operations”.

POSSIBLE ATTACKS:
1. Armed robbery
2. Kidnap
3. Theft (phones, money and properties)

In line with the above, we must take precaution and beware of the following security tips and advice, so that we can have a smooth transition. We are expected to show enhanced visibility at church premises particularly activities in open spaces.

PLACES TO WATCH AND SECURITY CONSCIOUSNESS REQUIRED

AT THE CAR PARK
1. There should be security personnel to provide security for all the cars that will be parked if it be in and around church.

2. There should be car parking attendants or someone to direct how the car should be packed to help avoid congested.

3. There should be enough lights at the car park to help in addition security.

4. Designate gates for vehicles to enter and exit the church compound.

5. All members should report anything unusual to the security personnel.

6. Make sure your car windows and doors are properly check and locked before leaving.

AT THE CHURCH PREMISES/OPEN AREAS

1. Provide appropriate notices to guide movements.

2. Pedestrians should be directed through well identified entry and exit gates.

3. All entry and exit gate must be open for free flow of people.

4. All members must subject themselves to checks.

5. All Big bags and luggages should be allocated to a place for safekeeping.

6. Members should carry only items they will need in the church and during the service.

7. All members should cooperate with the ushers on their movement in and out of the church premises.

8. The youth are to sit at the back and at vantage points to checked and monitored, especially strangers.

9. All members should report any unusual thing to the nearest usher or security personnel.

10. Liaise with local Law Enforcement Agencies for protection and quick response in case any emergency.

THINGS USHERS SHOULD LOOK UP FOR DURING CHURCH SERVICE

1. Those who are uneasy.
2. Those excessively sweating.
3. Those carrying ‘heavy’ back pack.
4. Strangers who come to church ‘extremely’ late.
5. Those who will not actively participate in any of the activities that go on in the church.
6. Those who will remain seated wherever they are and be watching around them to monitor the people close to them.
7. Any abnormal behaviour.
8. Move round and observed for the unusual
9. Report any unusual object to the Police.
10. Take note of people or group that moves from church to church only to dance and then leave.

FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL CONSCIOUSNESS

1. Make sure there is someone left at home or make sure the house is secured if everyone will have to leave for Church services.

2. Don’t carry too much cash on you or expensive jewelry, appear simple. It’s a service to cross over not a fashion or wealth exhibition.

3. Don’t pack your car anywhere and anyhow just because you want to go and rush into the church to “cross over”. And don’t leave laptops and other valuables in the cars.

4. Take notice of the people who will be sitting at your back, left, right and front. If you are not comfortable please change your location.

6. Don’t leave your phones or bags on the pews and then run to go and dance in front of the church.

7. Please make sure your children are in safe hands or with you as you leave to Church.

8. Please don’t walk at places that the lightening is very poor. Such places are dangerous especially where there are no street lights and people don’t move around.

9. Make sure you walk in groups especially where your house is far or isolated area.

10. When driving home, check to make sure that no strange car is following! Make sure you watch through the rear-view mirror to see if no one is approaching you from behind before you get down to open your gate.

11. Make sure your doors and gates are locked before you retire to bed and sleep off.

12. Don’t go to the service in too high 👠 shoes especially women, this will hinder you from running if need be

13. Be prepared to run if there’s need to

14. REMEMBER SATAN DOES NOT REST; DO NOT RELAX EITHER

It’s a happy hour but the enemy is still at work.

God bless you and we shall meet again in peace in the new year in Jesus Mighty Name

Courtesy:
DR AKINWUMI GIDEON DSi HrD DoJ