A Cautionary Note from Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin: Safety Measures in Encounters with Armed Individuals

In a recent statement on X, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, issued a stern warning to Nigerians, especially the younger generation, regarding their interactions with armed individuals. Hundeyin emphasized the critical importance of prioritizing personal safety and avoiding potentially dangerous confrontations.

He highlighted several risky behaviors that individuals should refrain from, including challenging or daring an armed person to shoot, asking them in a provocative manner how many people they can kill, and attempting to disarm them. Hundeyin stressed that such actions rarely end well, citing the irreversible consequences of a single shot fired and a life lost.

"It never pans out well, nowhere in the world does it," he emphasized.

He urged citizens to recognize that confronting someone with a firearm puts them at a severe disadvantage, emphasizing that "one with a gun is the majority."

Importantly, Hundeyin clarified that these cautions extend beyond encounters with armed police officers to include any armed individual, whether they belong to security forces or criminal elements.

The message serves as a timely reminder of the fragility of life and the irreversible nature of violence. Hundeyin's words underscore the importance of prioritizing personal safety and exercising caution in potentially volatile situations.

As Nigerians navigate daily life, Hundeyin's cautionary advice serves as a vital reminder to approach encounters with armed individuals with prudence and to prioritize de-escalation and personal safety above all else.