National Emergency Number
112
All emergencies — fire, police and medical — anywhere in Nigeria. Toll-free and available nationwide.
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Who to call when something is happening right now.
In a mental health crisis?
Call the Lagos Lifeline on 070 0000 6463 or
020 1410 6463. It's free, confidential, and answered around the
clock by a trained counsellor. For immediate danger to life, call 112.
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Emergency numbers
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Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA)
767 or 112
Rapid response for disasters and emergencies within Lagos State, including accidents, fires and natural disasters.
Nigerian Police Force
112 or 199
Nationwide police emergency lines. For local matters, contact your police division directly.
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
122
Road traffic safety and assistance during road accidents.
Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service
112 or 767
Fire emergencies within Lagos and the surrounding areas.
Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS)
112 or 767
Emergency medical assistance and ambulance services across Lagos.
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
0708 711 0839 / 0809 955 5577
Health emergencies, particularly infectious disease outbreaks, across Nigeria.
Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
0803 200 4090
Security and safety services including disaster management. Lagos Command line — or contact your local office.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Lagos
0800 333 3333
Support for cases of domestic and sexual violence within Lagos State.