23/09/2025
SECURITY ADVICE FOR WOMEN
1) When you move into a new apartment, change the locks. You should be the only one with access to your keys. You can even do it before informing the landlord or landlady. Some might not accept it if you tell them first.
2) As a lady, when hiring an electrician, plumber, or carpenter to work at your house, ask a male friend to stay with you. You can introduce him as your friend to avoid giving the impression that you live alone.
3) When you board an Okada or public transport, alight some distance away from your house. Don't alight in front of your house.
4) Don't leave food or valuables by the window. Anyone can access your house through the window.
5) Set time limit for visitors. Don't allow visitors after a certain time.
6) Don't always use one route when leaving and coming back. If you notice you're being foIIówed, head to a visible spot like a shop or crowded area and stay calm.
7) Every guy asking you out doesn't need to know your home address.
8) Don't date a tóxic person or someone with anger issue else the both of you might have a misunderstanding someday, they walk in and húrt you.
9) Avoid posting your house location.
10) Keep your valuables secure from people. Not everyone who visits you should know that you have three phones, laptops and expensive jewelries.
11) Always lock your door even if you want to pick something at the gate. Lock your door.
12) Always count your clothes after washing. When you want to take them down, ensure they're complete.
13) Don't let your neighbour know you have washing machine. Everyone might want to use it.
14) Don't accommódate people, they hardly leave.
15) Don't tell everyone you live alone. Some friendships should stay at work place, restaurants or meeting points.
16) As soon as you realize your key is lost, change the door lock immediately.