NAF Gives Useful Tips On Surviving Bomb Explosions

The Nigerian Air Force has rolled out security tips to the
public and Air Force schools on detection and actions to
be taken in case of suspicious objects or Improvised
Explosive Devices, IEDs.

The out-going Director of Air Force Information and Public Relations,
Yusuf Anas, an Air Commodore, told journalists that a
pamphlet released would guide the public on how to be
security conscious.

On what to do when suspicious objects/improvised
explosive devices are sighted, the pamphlet advised:

- Remain calm; move away from suspicious objects; be
wary of crowd, unattended vehicles and damaged
building; do not attempt moving/touching any suspicious
object from its position;

- Report such immediately by any fastest means possible
by calling 112 Emergency Line, nearest police station or
contact any security officer.''

During bomb explosions, the pamphlet advised on the
following:

- Avoid panic; crawl under a study table or a solid object
if things are falling and remain there for a least one
minute;

- Stay away from glass or fixtures like windows, mirrors,
cabinets and electrical equipment;

- Follow the orders of police or safety personnel;
evacuate the building as soon as possible; do not forget
handicap people who may need help;

- Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are
in obvious danger; do not go near gas lines, fire hazards
or kitchen; do not use elevators, lay flat on the ground
and keep your mouth open and breathe at small
intervals;

- After Explosion, evacuate the building as quickly
possible; do not stop to retrieve personal possessions or
make phone calls; Bystanders must avoid rushing to the
scene of the blast to avoid secondary explosion;

- Open door carefully; watch for falling objects or debris;
avoid using telephones, mobile phones and hand radios;
electrical sparks or signals could trigger other bombs,"
the document said.

(NAN)