The Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, says stranded travellers can approach the nearest police station for help.\n<\/p>\n
The PPRO, in a post on his official Facebook page on Thursday, said the police were not only there to enforce the law but also to protect, guide and assist the people.\n<\/p>\n
Daso cited a recent incident in which police officers in Kano State assisted a stranded traveller who left Maiduguri to visit her relatives but lost contact with them upon arrival.\n<\/p>\n
The post reads: \u201cWhat would you do if you travelled to another city and suddenly became stranded, with no phone, no address and no one to turn to?<\/p>\n
\u201cA lady travelled from Maiduguri to Kano to visit her relatives. Unfortunately, she became stranded and missing, with no mobile phone to contact anyone and no knowledge of her relatives\u2019 residential address,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The PPRO stated that, in a remarkable demonstration of compassion and professionalism, police officers intervened, established contact with the relevant authorities in her home state, traced her family in Maiduguri and facilitated her safe return home.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cHere is an important safety reminder: If you ever find yourself lost, stranded or in distress, don\u2019t hesitate to approach the nearest police station. Help is available,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Police are not only there to enforce the law, they are also there to protect, guide and assist,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n
The PPRO urged travellers to always inform a trusted family member or friend about their travel plans, destination and expected arrival time.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cEstablish contact with who you are visiting and ensure they confirm their availability. Write down the full address and contact details of the person you are visiting,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cKeep your identification card and some emergency money safely with you. If you become stranded or lost: Stay calm and avoid wandering into unfamiliar or isolated areas. Approach the nearest Police Station or identifiable Police officers and explain your situation,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n
He also urged travellers in such situations to seek assistance from recognised transport authorities or other responsible public officials.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cTry to remember or provide any available details about your relatives, destination or emergency contacts. Avoid sharing sensitive personal information or accepting suspicious offers of help from strangers,\u201d Daso stressed.\n<\/p>\n
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