The level of insecurity in the society has warranted the introduction of apps that can help keep people safe when they are alone. In a country like Nigeria where the culture of carrying arms is non-existent, many have resulted to self-protection. Interestingly, with many using internet-savvy smartphones, you have access to applications that can provide some level of safety. These apps mainly use Global Positioning System technology to function. With these android apps, you can now confidently walk alone. As a note of caution, this app does not offer the opportunity to be resckless with your movement.
bSafe
This app can assist you in scheduling dummy calls to friends containing your present location as well as informing them that you are in danger. Prior to this, you will be asked to create a profile of your name, phone number, email and gender. Afterwards, the app will request you to add friends which it can send the fake calls to. However, you have to ensure that your friends accept your invite.
Watch Over Me
Women are more vulnerable when it comes to security. In India, women are more likely to be raped. This is probably the same in other parts of the world. Hence, it is not surprising that this app was developed by a woman who was a victim of kidnapping. Watch Over Me uses a timer. You set the timer if you are worried about your safety. If you fail to reach your location within that set time, the alarm will be triggered while sending emergency alert to your contacts.
Safe Trek
This app is very easy to use. If you feel you are likely to be attacked, just place your finger on the button through the duration you feel unsafe. This app is not complicated at all.
iGoSafely
This is one of the most-user friendly safety application to download. This app is unique because you can activate it by simply shaking your phone. It will send an alert to your emergency contacts telling them you are not safe. This app continuously tracks your location and you need to enter a PIN to disable the alarm when you are eventually safe.
I’m Getting Kidnapped
This app is basically ‘a distress beacon’ for users. The app can be activated within a second. After downloading, you can record a customized message for example “Hello, if you are receiving this message, John Doe is in danger. Here is his last known location, please alert the police.” After this, you enter the contacts you want to receive the message. The apps keeps sending the alert every 15 minutes.
