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Mehn... there's this madness happening on Lagos streets. I've heard of the tale but yesterday, I.saw it happen right in front of me! So what these seemingly mad men (who are only disguised criminals) do is that they typically hold an empty food pack, target "women" or soft targets and then pounce. They would usually brush themselves on your car and throw their food pack to the ground. They would then start to make a fuss about how you threw their food away and then either start trying to break your glass with a stone or simply follow and harrass you till you part with your phone, money or whatever else they demand. They do all of these in either stand-still or very slow moving traffic situations on the expressway. So ladies... please beware and stay safe. I recall bringing out my taser as he followed the car in front of mine. I simply shook my head. Felt really sorry for the woman who managed to give him N1,000. Of course, he made a fuss about the N1,000 shouting "only N1k". The woman simply kept driving and he followed till he got tired. She must have been terrified. Such horror!
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As a result of the stay-at-home directives issued by various governments all around the world, several countries have seen a rise in domestic abuse cases. One recent definition of domestic abuse caught my ears. It stood out for me because it goes beyond the traditional definition of domestic abuse. Here it is: when you feel the need to alter your behaviour out of fear that your partner may cause you harm -BBC In any case, I thought to share an excerpt from an article I happened to stumble upon. Please be safe in there. Warning Signs of Domestic Violence It’s not always easy to tell at the beginning of a relationship if it will become abusive. In fact, many abusive partners may seem absolutely perfectin the early stages of a relationship. Possessive and controlling behaviors don’t always appear overnight, but rather emerge and intensify as the relationship grows. Domestic violence doesn’t look the same in every relationship because every relationship is different. But one thing most abusive relationships have in common is that the abusive partner does many different kinds of things to have more power and control over their partner. Some of the signs of an abusive relationship include a partner who: Tells you that you can never do anything right Shows extreme jealousy of your friends and time spent away Keeps you or discourages you from seeing friends or family members Insults, demeans or shames you with put-downs Controls every penny spent in the household Takes your money or refuses to give you money for necessary expenses Looks at you or acts in ways that scare you Controls who you see, where you go, or what you do Prevents you from making your own decisions Tells you that you are a bad parent or threatens to harm or take away your children Prevents you from working or attending school Destroys your property or threatens to hurt or kill your pets Intimidates you with guns, knives or other weapons Pressures you to have sex when you don’t want to or do things sexually you’re not comfortable with Pressures you to use drugs or alcohol To read the full article: Source
