Is Having a professional escort services worth it?
In the face of rising concerns about road travel, late night movement, and unpredictable security threats across Nigeria, more Nigerians are taking a proactive approach to personal safety.
Just last month, 36 years old Bolaji Adeniran, an entrepreneur based in Lagos, decided to travel to Enugu by road. “I used to just tell friends to ‘pray for me’ before I hit the road,” he laughs. “Now, I move differently, I make sure I’m covered.” Adeniran isn’t alone. Increasingly, road travellers are now using professional escort services to ensure their journey is safe from start to finish.
Across key cities like Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Lagos, the demand for discreet but armed escort services has risen sharply. According to industry insiders, this demand is not just limited to inter state travel; many now request protection for nighttime movements, event appearances, or family outings. “We’ve seen people request protection just for attending a wedding or dinner in Lekki,” notes a Lagos based security analyst.
One tech enabled solution that’s been quietly expanding is RapidShield, a division under Rapid Emergency System, which provides armed professional escort services with trained officers across Nigeria. They’ve gained attention for pairing traditional escort logistics with technology including a compact GPS based SOS device for their clients.
The device, no bigger than a car key fob, lets users trigger a live emergency signal at the push of a button. Once activated, it transmits the user’s exact live location and audio feed to a command center, which quickly dispatches help either in the form of armed officers, backup support, or contact with the nearest security division.
“The goal is to give Nigerians a sense of control in unpredictable moments,” says Pepper Oluwaseun, founder of Rapid Emergency System. “You don’t have to wait for something to go wrong before thinking about your safety. Whether you’re driving from Lagos to Ogun at night or visiting family in the East, having trained officers and real time alert tools could be the difference between vulnerability and security.”
Security experts advise that relying solely on private cars or hoping for police patrols may no longer be sufficient in today’s environment. And for those who cannot afford full-time security details, innovations like wearable SOS technology offer a layer of protection that bridges the gap.
As Nigerians continue to adapt to the country’s evolving security landscape, one thing is clear, being proactive about safety is no longer a luxury; it’s becoming a necessity.
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culled from Independent Newspaper