A current analysis by Mantra’s Security Threats and Information Services Group has actually recognized a boost in criminal offense rates throughout Nigeria, especially in abduct for ransom. As the nation attempts to handle the high expense of living and a decrease in living requirements, captive taking has actually ended up being a popular strategy by criminal gangs. Because President Tinubu took workplace in May 2023, a main figure of 4,777 abduct victims has actually been tape-recorded. The real figure is, nevertheless, most likely to be greater, due to the level of under-reporting connected with this kind of criminal activity.
This increase in abduct for ransom events throughout Nigeria, especially in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, stresses the weakening state of Nigeria’s security scenario, and regrettably, there is typically an absence of assistance for people who face this kind of risk by the country’s state security.
It is for this factor that need for Mantra’s Armed Escort Services in Nigeria has actually increased quickly over the last couple of years. Mantra gets demands every day from a wide range of people that are worried for their security as they take a trip throughout Nigeria. Mantra has actually developed an exceptional track record for taking care of both Nigerian and global service individuals, going to dignitaries and UK federal government authorities, VIP’s and other people most significantly around Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, however likewise more daring travelers wanting to take a trip throughout the entire of Nigeria. Numerous business have actually offered Mantra with favorable Reviews on how they have actually kept their workers safe and safe and secure when they take a trip with them.
As the monetary capital of Nigeria, Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport manages around 7,000,000 guests each year, and this number is set to grow even further now that a 2nd terminal has actually been opened. The journey by roadway from the airport to Lagos Island, Victoria Island and the primary service locations in Lagos, such as Lekki, can be rather difficult, as the locations to the north of Lagos (before you reach the Third Mainland Bridge) have actually been determined as greater hazard locations.
Traffic jam, bad roadway conditions and the unforeseeable nature of traffic can all cause a journey time of anything from one to 4 hours to reach a location. Car breakdowns arising from bad automobile upkeep and being associated with a mishap are the greatest dangers to anybody taking a trip on this hectic path. Roadside support can take hours to reach a stranded lorry, leaving guests susceptible on the roadside if they do not have a back-up lorry. It is for this factor that Mantra highly suggests that any visitor to Nigeria’s significant cities need to prevent taking a trip by taxi.
Mantra’s Armed Escort Services Groups include escort lorries (in lead and chase development), an escort leader (trained in emergency treatment and protective security techniques), expert chauffeurs (trained in protective and incredibly elusive driving methods) and completely geared up armed cops, leveraging the know-how of the Nigerian Mobile Police Force (MOPOL). In the regrettable occasion that an occurrence happens, the guests can be promptly moved to a back-up car to continue their journey with the minimum of difficulty or threat to their own individual security.
In particular locations within Nigeria, where a lower danger level might exist, Mantra’s routine Journey Management services are likewise offered, providing tourists the alternative to take a trip securely with their specialist chauffeurs in among their advanced cars.
If you are taking a trip to or in Nigeria and need security guidance on how to finish your journey securely with the Mantra’s Armed Escort Services or to inquire about any of their security services in Nigeria, please send a query type at: http://bit.ly/contactmantra or send out an e-mail to: info@mantraoperations.com