22/03/2015
Dear friend, Please be informed of an impending
security exercise tagged “SHOW OF FORCE” by
the government security agencies in the country
being carried out as part of the efforts to ensure
maximum security before, during and after the
forthcoming general elections.
Thus, kindly find below the important information
and security tips
1. As at today, the Nigeria Police Force and other
relevant security agencies have been put on high
alert and they are expected to conduct periodic
and random searches on people, vehicles and
various hotspots. Thus, we are therefore advised
to cooperate with them during this period; do not
abuse security agents, obstruct their work, or
resist them unnecessarily to avoid unfortunate
repercussions. We have been informed that the
Show of Force exercise is also a Shoot-at-Sight
order
2. There will be restricted movement of people in
the hours leading to, and during the March 28th
Presidential elections and April 11th Gubernatorial
elections. Thus, we are advised to observe and
comply with these directives for our personal
safety
3. We are advised to adequately stock our homes
with required food items during the election
period, in case of emergencies, imposed curfews
or other threats that may arise after the elections
4. If you are registered to vote and have your
Permanent Voters Card, you are advised to go
early to the Polling Centers, get accredited, cast
your votes and leave the vicinity immediately for
your homes to await the results
5. Please do not cluster around polling centers
and stay away from groups and bunching of
people, no matter the discussion or incident that
may have attracted them together
6. Begin now to gather information about your
environment and feel the pulse around your
intended voting center. Study your polling unit,
and if it's packed with miscreants, thugs and
unknown faces, steer clear; remember that your
life matters more than the vote
7. Dress responsibly and avoid adorning any
political attire, party logos etc. to prevent
mistaken identity and possible victimization.
Please remember that no campaign is allowed
during elections. Avoid wearing politically branded
T shirts, caps or bearing handbills, posters,
pamphlets and banners of candidates. This can
pose as a risk.
8. Avoid joining in on inciting discussions at the
voting center which may be capable of fanning
the embers of political discords amongst the
political parties and their agents
9. Stay away from parked cars and abandoned
packages, luggage etc.
10. Do not buy drinks, snacks, etc. around polling
centers, nor should you share/receive
consumables or gifts from anyone at the polling
centers. If you sense danger or suspect any foul
play, report to the approved Security Agents.
Don’t take the law into your own hands!
11. Avoid taking your vehicle, kids or expensive
jewelries and other personal belongings to the
polling centers
12. As part of our security arrangements, our
church halls will be evacuated after every church
service within 1 hour. Brethren will not be allowed
to hang or cluster around the church hall or
entrances after services or programs
13. Vehicles will not be allowed to park close to
the entrances of the church facilities for pick up
or drop off
You are encouraged to be extra-vigilant and law-
abiding during this period. Further information will
be provided as the elections draw near.
Take this information very serious. Pass to every
member of your family.
