TITLE: SECURITY OPERATIONS MADE SIMPLE
AUTHOR: GOODLUCK UGUOJI
REVIEWER: TOYE FALEYE
PAGES: 162
At a time when Nigeria is grappling with insecurity and violent crimes, citizens need guidance on how to stay safe and secure. This is why “Security Made Simple,” a timely book written by Deacon Dr. Goodluck Uguoji, a renowned security expert, is so relevant.
The book creates awareness about the intricacies of security operations and serves as a self-help guide and textbook for those interested in security practices.
The well-written book is engaging from the start, teaching readers how to prevent or address crimes and criminal activities. It provides essential steps to combat security challenges, making it a valuable resource for professionals, security personnel, companies, educational institutions, and students studying security.
The book is structured into twenty chapters, covering topics such as the definition of security, the roles of security personnel during unrest, and investigation techniques.
The author also shares historical context, recalling the notorious armed robbers Ishola Oyenusi and Lawrence Anini, whose exploits once threatened Nigerian society.
Chapters three to six offer insightful quotes related to security, while chapters seven to fifteen focus on the responsible use of firearms, emphasizing sound judgment and proper training.
The author also discusses fire safety, identifying causes such as carelessness and negligence, and stresses the importance of hiring well-trained and loyal staff.
A whole chapter of the book is dedicated to security in schools, instructing managements not to handle security matters lightly and to hire good security consultants to ensure foolproof security measures.
The author also emphasizes teaching pupils about security education. He stresses the importance of secure entry and exit points, clear demarcation between the school and the community, and controlled access for community members.
The book highlights the need for substantial funds allocation to security management in the budget and expounds on the importance of information protection.
Chapters sixteen to nineteen focus on controlling people and vehicle access, access granting procedures, reception procedures, cash protection, and staff scrutiny to prevent security breaches.
The author concludes by warning against hiring unsuitable security officers, emphasizing that “no amount of training or development will make them ideal officers.”
The book’s emphasis on shared responsibility and crime prevention knowledge resonates with readers.
Notable statements include “familiarity is a threat to security” and “crime is our problem; we all have a role to play and a responsibility to say ‘no’ to crime.”
The author notes that only about 10% of employees are honest and won’t steal or commit crimes despite temptation, while 80% are honest if not tempted too much, and 10% are habitual thieves and criminals.
The book is didactic, with cover illustrations that complement the text and convey the author’s message. The book’s design is glossy, with marvelous layouts and readable texts. The blurb is engaging, enticing prospective readers to purchase the book for its vital security lessons.
The author achieves literary brilliance using simple, short sentences, ensuring impeccable writing. The language is articulate, elegant, and structured. It is well-edited and proofread, avoiding verbose sentences and lengthy chapters. However, there are minor errors:
– Page 22, line 8: “arms ammunitions” should be “arms and ammunition” (singular)
– Page 75, line 11: “equipments” should be “equipment” (singular)
– Page 103, line 11: “funds allocate” should be “funds allocated” (correct verb tense)
Overall, the book lives up to its expectations and is well worth purchasing.
Author’s contact number: 08033964094
Reviewer’s number: 08050906685
