Shooting The Ant by greenrun

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· @greenrun ·
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Shooting The Ant
This post was inspired by what I saw on a filling station this evening.
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Apart from the beautiful blue skies did you notice anything unusual?

I understand that security is of utmost concern to most of us in Nigeria and many places in the world. It is human nature to want the safety of lives and properties.  Over recent times I have been privileged to see some extreme measures people take to safeguard their property.

I wished I took pictures of some of the measures that I have come across but most of the time  I was too busy laughing or surprised to take some pictures. 

Now let us go back to the question above, I bet you must have noticed the two chains and padlock holding the fuel pumps ransom to the iron pillar. What if burglars decide to go home with the fuel pumps? I doubt that those chains and the rickety padlock could stop them. Or could it?



This time we would have to climb a roof. Get your ladder ready as we climb now :)

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<center><sup><sup>[Source](http://www.nairaland.com/390522/solar-energy-complement-fta/1)</sup></sup></center>
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<center><sup><sup>[Source](http://www.nairaland.com/390522/solar-energy-complement-fta/1)</sup></sup></center>
If a burglar could get to this roof without being caught or seen, and was able to pry the solar panels off, I think he deserves to be given this solar panel as a reward for his unrelenting efforts and bravery. But the owner is not taking such chance hence the trusty old padlock is in place to put a stop to that brave burglar :)

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<center><sup><sup>[Source](http://www.nairaland.com/390522/solar-energy-complement-fta/1)</sup></sup></center>

The last but certainly not the least is that of a satellite tv dish. I lost it when I saw it unfortunately, I was unable to take a picture of it as I was in transit when I saw it. This is how to install a satellite tv dish:

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<center><sup><sup>Google Image</sup></sup></center>


The guys are not leaving anything to chance as they put burglary-proof over it.

Imagine that this is covering a satellite TV dish.  

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<center><sup><sup>[Source](http://www.propertyarmor.net/products/air-conditioner-cages/)</sup></sup></center>
I kept staring at it, from the bus until we drove past the house where it was, that I forgot to take a picture.

Ever come across someone shooting an ant with a gun? Don't you feel it is a waste of bullet? How can its death be confirmed? My grandmother's favorite quote is,  "The killing of an ant with a gun is easy, but who will bring back its body?"This is just her way of advising caution on matters when people were advocating extreme measures. 

I think the people I listed above should consider using a less security measure as that is a little bit on the extreme side. Have you seen any outrageous or funny security system in your area worth a second look? Do let me know in the comments below :)
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@preparedwombat ·
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I never cease to be amazed by calls to build a multi-billion dollar wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

If they build a 4-meter tall wall, sales of 5-meter ladders will boom.
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@greenrun ·
That's a good market for the ladder makers. Trump got ideas. Huuuuuuuuge ideas :)
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@bashadow ·
The satellite cage trap is pretty funny, it looks to me like there are only going to be four bolts holding the cage to the wall. How about a few more country style pics @greenrun? The country side, maybe a house or two, I know there are a lot of people like me that don't like having their picture taken, but buildings animals and the scenery don't generally mind having their picture taken.
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@greenrun ·
Thanks. The suggestion looks pretty ok. I'll give it a try next time I'm in areas that has that feel of take-my-picture-right-now :)
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@bashadow ·
I'm sure there are a lot of people like me on steemit. We seem to be a curious group of individuals. I know virtually nothing about Nigeria, other than the few occasional news tidbits in the America News, and I gave up TV about 10 years ago, so that is like zero knowledge of Nigeria or its people. I am learning though, from you and @misterakpan.
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@tojukaka · (edited)
@greenrun welcome to Nigeria lol
Do you know that people put padlocks on their slippers and buckets in NYSC camps. Lol

https://s26.postimg.org/a6uouno49/images_24.jpg
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@greenrun ·
No way! Lol.
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@amedeo ·
You had a very interesting source of inspiration, I'm glad you're very creative, keep going
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@greenrun ·
Thank you.
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@amedeo ·
Just my pleasure @greenrun!
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@isteemithard ·
This is funny if I see a hilarious form of security in my area I will make a post and tag you thanks for the laughs.
I enjoy learning about new people and different cultures.
 Any way if you and anyone reading this would like to see my #vacation post
 Check it out https://steemit.com/vacation/@isteemithard/bahamas-trip-to-pig-island-exuma
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@ckbahdon ·
Very creative sir
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@greenrun ·
Thank you boss.
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@sussan ·
This is funny, but real.
Anybody that is able to climb that roof and get that solar deserves it abeg

Meanwhile, I know someone who removes his car battery and radio every single day in the evening and fix back every morning
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@cornholio ·
You'll have to wait your turn, sir.
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@greenrun ·
That's weird. Why would he do that? :)
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@sussan ·
If he doesn't do it in the evening he wouldn't see it in the morning. No kidding.
I guess it's from his own experience
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