Is it safe to travel at night?

Traveling at night can be dangerous. Whether you’re just traveling locally around your own town or out traveling the world, the amount of danger you’re in increases as the sun goes down. Not only are there more risks to traveling at night, but there are less people around who could assist you in case of an emergency.

How can I be safe alone at night?

There are many measures you can take to ensure you remain safe at night.

1. 1) Plan Your Route.
2. 2) Make Sure Someone Else Knows Your Plans.
3. 3) Always Carry Your Phone with You.
4. 4) Avoid Suspicious People and Areas.
5. 5) Keep Your Hands Free.
6. 6) Carry a Non-Violent Deterrent.
7. 7) Wear Reflective Clothing to Prevent Accidents.

How can I drive at night safely?

Eight Night Driving Tips for Your Safety

1. Check lights. Check and cross check all the lights of the car to make sure that they are working fine.
2. Clean windows and windscreens.
3. Don’t overspeed.
4. Understand the use of high beams and dippers.
5. Learn to flash dipper.
6. Be careful of drunk drivers.
7. Never drive at night if you are tired.

Is it safe to travel to Lagos?

Even though there have been some pretty scary reports concerning violent crime in Nigeria towards foreigners, terrorism is not a major issue in Lagos, unlike other parts of Nigeria. Of course, scams too are common in Lagos, so double check your change, never pay anything upfront and negotiate everything in advance.

What should I avoid while traveling to Nigeria?

You should avoid regular patterns of travel or movement, and aim to only travel during daylight hours. See Terrorism. Since January 2018, the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has protested regularly in central Abuja and other cities.

How can I stay safe while working in Nigeria?

If you’re working in northern Nigeria you should make sure your employers provide an adequate level of security where you live and where you work. Make sure they regularly review security arrangements and familiarise yourself with those plans. You should avoid regular patterns of travel or movement.

Is it difficult to commit a crime in Lagos?

In fact it’s very difficult to commit any sort of life threatening crime, with the exclusion of robbery, there is about 18,150 eyes and ears per square kilometer, chances are you’ll be on the same street as 20 to 25 people at the same time. And since the city never sleeps there is almost no privacy in the whole of Lagos.