Hanging around the neck of the traveler was a very sophisticated Nikon camera. Excited to be in Nigeria, the tourist took snapshots of his favorite scenery
wherever he went. All he wanted to do was create postcards for family
and friends with these pictures as ‘proof’ of a time well spent on a
long deserved vacation in Calabar and Abuja.
But
halfway through his jamboree, he got arrested for pointing a camera at
the wrong building. Slammed with a heavy fine at the police station,
his wonderful vacation took an unpleasant turn south.
This story is fiction, but it can be your reality if this go wrong. To prevent yourself from getting caught for taking pictures, Jovago.com lists a few places where using your camera is a no-no.
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Military Barracks
Even
from the ambiance, you should think twice before attempting to take any
picture of military barracks whether it is the army, Navy or air force.
You
can only imagine what they will do to you if they actually catch you.
They may scold you if you are apprehended and you may have to forfeit
the pictures or camera.
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People on trains
If
you are in Nigeria for the first time or a visitor to Lagos and you see
people sitting atop, standing between its coaches or even hanging from
the doors of a moving train, don’t be surprised, don’t express shock.
Turn around and walk away.
If
you don’t want to be pelted with stones and abuse, keep your camera
stowed away in a purse. The police is doing its best to arrest this but
in the meantime, do what you can to stay safe.
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Policemen and LASTMA on duty
Many pictures and videos taken of the Police and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have led to their dismissal from the force. For this reason, uniformed men fidget at the sight of a camera.
The
brave ones that dare take pictures do it secretly and with utmost care.
If you are caught, your phone may be seized. So, even if you have good
intentions, keep your camera in your bag. It is not even advisable to
carry your camera around your neck.
Government secretariats
Even though the entire government secretariat can’t be policed, taking pictures there is considered a security breach.
To
be on the safe side, it is better to request permission officially
before taking any pictures. Otherwise, you may be tagged a spy when
caught in some of this sensitive places.
Airport.
Nigeria’s
airport is supposed to be the gateway into the country so visitors
should be able to freely take pictures of their arrivals and perhaps
departure at the terminal.
However,
a different scenario plays out in Nigeria’s airports. The reason for
this is because the airport is a high-security zone so it’s best to wait
until you are a good distance from the terminal before pulling out that
device.
Adeniyi Ogunfowoke | Travel/Technology Writer
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