We often focus on major crimes such as robbery, kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism, but we should also pay attention to activities that may appear ordinary. One example is people digging along roads, streets, or other locations while claiming to be laying network or communication cables.
Before allowing such work, residents and community leaders should politely ask questions and request proper identification or evidence of authorisation. If there is any doubt, the work should be reported to the appropriate authorities or the relevant telecommunications company for verification.
Security-conscious communities should not ignore suspicious activities. However, no one should confront or harass workers. The right approach is to observe from a safe distance, verify their claims, and report anything suspicious through proper channels.
A security-conscious individual understands that protecting a community requires attention to both major security threats and seemingly ordinary activities.
Quote: Unauthorised digging of grounds under the guise of telecommunication work must be verified and confirmed before it is allowed.
Just be good. Reflect. Stay alert.
Moruf Yusuf (Ojogbon)
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Saturday, 29th August, 2026
