Emergency Numbers in Nigeria
The emergency number in Nigeria is 112. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
The 112 service is still being rolled out state by state. Save your state police command’s numbers too.
Emergency numbers
Helplines and non-emergency numbers
- Federal Road Safety Corps (road accidents) 122
Checked 22 October 2026 against Government of Canada travel advice: Nigeria. Numbers can change; if you live in Nigeria, check with your local authority.
Nigerian public holidays 2026
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
Emergency numbers in every country
Police, ambulance and fire numbers side by side, for when you travel.
Emergency numbers in Nigeria: questions and answers
What is the emergency number in Nigeria?
The emergency number in Nigeria is 112. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
What is the ambulance number in Nigeria?
For an ambulance in Nigeria, call 112 or 199.
What is the police number in Nigeria?
To reach the police in Nigeria, call 112 or 199.
What is the fire service number in Nigeria?
For the fire service in Nigeria, call 112 or 199.
Does 911 work in Nigeria?
911 is not an emergency number in Nigeria. Call 112 instead, and do not count on 911 being passed on.
What should I say when I call?
Say where you are first: the address, a landmark or what you can see. Then say what happened, how many people are hurt and whether anyone is in danger. Answer the questions, follow the instructions and stay on the line until the operator says you can hang up.
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