28/03/2026
Brief Speech: Be Careful of Bad Visitors in Our Communities
Good people of our community,
Today I bring a message of wisdom and caution. In this modern time, many visitors come into our communities presenting themselves as good investors, business partners, friends, helpers, or even religious people. While many truly come with good intentions, we must also understand that not everyone who smiles with us truly means well.
Some individuals come secretly as spies, criminals, ritualists, or deceivers. Their mission may be to gather information, create confusion, divide our people, weaken our leaders, or take advantage of innocent citizens. They may pretend to support development, but behind the scene they may be planning harm.
A strong community is not only built by welcoming strangers, but also by being wise and observant. We must balance hospitality with caution. Let us protect our unity, protect our children, and protect our leaders from those who may want to cause division through “divide and rule” tactics.
Let us encourage cooperation between community leaders, youth, security groups, and elders. When we stand together, no evil plan can succeed against us.
May peace, unity, and wisdom guide our community always. 🙏
Prepared by:
Evang. Peter Fwah Galamba
Director, CAN Yola North, Adamawa State
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Key Ways to Identify a Bad Visitor in the Community 🔍
1. Lack of Clear Identity
They avoid giving correct information about who they are, where they come from, or what they do.
2. Secretive Behaviour
They move quietly, ask too many sensitive questions, or try to gather private information about leaders or security.
3. Creating Division
They spread rumours, gossip, or negative stories to cause quarrels among community members.
4. Unusual Interest in Community Weakness
They focus on knowing problems, conflicts, or disagreements instead of supporting unity.
5. Suspicious Business Promises
They promise quick wealth or investments that sound too good to be true.
6. Encouraging Disrespect for Leaders
They try to turn people against community leaders or elders.
7. Strange Night Activities
They move at odd hours without clear reason or visit secret places frequently.
8. Refusing to Follow Community Rules
They ignore local guidelines, traditions, or security procedures.
9. Pressure for Confidential Information
They ask about land, money, security, or political matters without good reason.
10. Unverified Background
They cannot provide references, identification, or people who truly know them.
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Final Advice 🕊️
Let us not become fearful, but let us be wise. A good community welcomes good people, but also protects itself from danger. When we notice suspicious behaviour, we should report to community leaders or appropriate authorities peacefully and responsibly.
Unity is our strength, wisdom is our protection.
