Duties Of Security Agencies – Police Basic 2 Security Education Lesson Note

Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• explain the duties of the Nigerian Police

Lesson Content:

Review: Who are the Nigerian Police? The Nigerian Police are security officers who wear blue uniforms and help keep us safe every day. They are our friends who protect us from bad people.

Main Duties of the Nigerian Police:

1. Crime Prevention:

• Stop bad things from happening before they occur
• Walk around neighborhoods to watch for trouble
• Visit schools and communities to teach safety
• Put up checkpoints to catch criminals

2. Arresting Criminals:

• Catch thieves who steal things
• Arrest people who hurt others
• Take bad people to court
• Put handcuffs on dangerous criminals

3. Traffic Control:

• Help people cross busy roads safely
• Direct traffic when roads are crowded
• Stop drivers who break traffic rules
• Make sure cars follow the right lanes

4. Investigation:

• Find out who did bad things
• Ask questions to solve crimes
• Look for clues and evidence
• Write reports about what happened

5. Protection:

• Guard important people and places
• Protect children from dangerous strangers
• Keep banks and shops safe
• Help people during emergencies

6. Maintaining Peace:

• Stop fights between people
• Make sure everyone follows the law
• Keep order during celebrations and events
• Solve problems peacefully

7. Emergency Response:

• Come quickly when people call for help (dial 199)
• Help during accidents and disasters
• Rescue people in danger
• Work with hospitals and fire service

8. Community Service:

• Visit schools to teach children about safety
• Help lost children find their parents
• Assist elderly people who need help
• Participate in community programs

How Police Help Children:

• Find children who are lost
• Protect children from bullies
• Teach children safety rules
• Help children who are in trouble
• Make sure children can go to school safely

Special Police Units:

• Traffic Police: Control traffic and roads
• Detective Police: Solve difficult crimes
• Mobile Police: Handle serious security problems
• Community Police: Work closely with neighborhoods

When to Call the Police:

• When someone is trying to hurt you
• If you see people fighting
• When your property is stolen
• If you are lost and need help
• During any emergency situation

Police Equipment:

• Police cars and motorcycles
• Handcuffs to arrest criminals
• Radios to communicate
• Uniforms to identify themselves
• Whistles to get attention

Multiple Choice Exercise:

1. The main duty of police is to: a) Sell food in the market b) Keep us safe and catch criminals c) Build houses d) Teach in schools 
2. When you need police help, you should call: a) 123 b) 456 c) 199 d) 789 
3. Police help children by: a) Giving them money b) Finding lost children and teaching safety c) Buying them toys d) Taking them away from parents 
4. Traffic police help to: a) Sell cars b) Build roads c) Direct traffic and keep roads safe d) Wash vehicles 

Answers: 1(b), 2(c), 3(b), 4(c)