Choices! What Will It Be? #60

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Hello, warm greetings to beautiful steemians of steem for ladies community. dear friends and brothers I hope you all are doing great and also doing well. Today in steem for ladies am going to share with you all on the topic “Robbery” stay still as i pen them down .

Who Is A Robber?

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A robber is a person who commits robbery, which involves the act of taking property from someone using threats or force while robbery is a form of stealing, but it involves an actions of violence or intimidation, making it a more serious crime. Robbers target individuals, businesses, or institutions, using weapons or other forms of intimidation to get what they want.

What are the causes of robbery?

It's important to note some factors vary depending on the individual and circumstances.here are some specific factors that may contribute to the causes of robbery which includes;

✅ Financial gain: Financial gain as a robber may be seen as a means to address financial struggles or debt. They’re typically motivated by their desire to claim or steal from people making such individuals go bankrupt.

✅ Greed: They’re set and motivated by a desire for material gain or wealth not actually involving themselves into something meaningful as part of living but own greediness in stealing peoples properties.

✅ Revenge or retaliation: Robbery may be used as a means to exact retaliation against a specific individual or business owners.

✅ Drug addiction: Most robbers indulge in the drug addiction act committed to support drug habits or pay off drug-related debts.

✅ Gang activity: They usually go in squads or groups during operation for robbery. This actions includes stealing of valuable items such as jewelry, stealing of cash etc.

✅ Opportunistic crime/cyber crime: This has increasingly become the order of the day. It’s occur when an individual sees an opportunity to commit a crime with minimal risk of detection and or hacking of techniques to gain access to valuable information to steal funds.

✅Desperation: Desperation especially for money leads to unplanned choices or way of life and robbery as one of them. Robbery may be committed in a state of desperation, such as when an individual feels they have no other options.

What are the effects of being robbed?

Being robbed can have a range of effects on individuals, including:

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• Emotional trauma: Robbery causes emotional distress or anxiety. It signifies emotional distress, including anxiety, fear, and even PTSD.

• Financial loss: Robbery can result in financial weakness or hardship, involving loss of cash,valuables and personal property.

• Violation: Being robbed can make some certain people feel vulnerable and violated, leading to a loss of trust in people and their surroundings.

• Physical damage: In most cases, robbery can result in physical harm or injury, either during the robbery itself or as a result of the emotional toll it takes.

• Insecurity: some individuals feel loss of insecurity making individuals feel less safe and secure in their homes, communities, offices and daily lives.

• Psychological affliction: It commonly lead to long-term psychological effects, such as depression, anxiety,suffering,disorders, and even suicide thoughts.

• Feelings of guilt and shame: The feelings of shame and guilt are usually affected by the victims of robbery especially if they feel they could have done something to put to a stop to the crime.

• Lasting feelings: The effects of robbery can last long after the initial scenario, with some victims experiencing ongoing anguish, fear, and stress.

How can robbery be prevented?

Robbery can be minimized or by taking several measures which includes:

• Awareness: Be mindful of your surroundings, be it your office, streets, homes and especially in high-risk areas.

• Secure environments: Installations of locks, alarms, and surveillance cameras in homes and businesses Keeps valuables secure and out of sight.

• Avoid walking alone at night: This is the Main problem most victimized people face walking alone in the dark. Always Stick with a group of persons or use a reputable transportation service to be on a safer side.

• Keep doors and rooms locked while at home.

• Safety education: Its very important to impact and teach children and adults about robbery prevention and response.

• Avoid displaying of wealth: Showing of wealth and luxury usually attracts thefts Avoid flashing expensive jewelry or watches in public except on guard.

• Stay informed: keep in touch with people around and Stay up-to-date with local crime trends and reports.

Have you been robbed? If yes share your experience.

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Definitely yes! I’ve been robbed and it was a horrible experience I’d never wish to encounter in my entire life again. It was on a Saturday evening by 5:45pm when my siblings and I were preparing to go for a church program and it happened to be all night program. After we were all set we headed straight to the church with the mean of car transport. We arrived by 6:00pm safely without complications the program was powerful and auditorium filled to the brain we all felt and enjoyed the presence of God right there when worship was going on. After all activity program closed by 4:20am we had to rest our head for about one hour, waking up 5:58am I and my three siblings decided to headed straight to the house to beat time against work in the morning.

On our way trekking to get a tricycle we got stopped by group of persons demanding for our valuables when we refused they forcefully snatched our bag pointing guns and daggers towards up we immediately complied handed over our cash, smartphones, wristwatch, handbag and most funniest part of it they also demanded for our bibles and our footwear’s too. We couldn’t move or shout for help until the culprits zoomed off. It was an experience never to be encountered.

Conclusion

Remember that everyone's response to being robbery is unique, and seeking for support from loved ones,health professionals, or support groups can be helpful in recovering from the experience. Always note prevention requires constant vigilance and awareness thereby taking measures to reduce the risk of being robbed and ensure a safer environment for yourself and others. Am inviting @mybest, @joymm and @estem

Thanks for reading.