Emergency Numbers in Nigeria: Police, Ambulance, Fire, FRSC and Your State’s Lines

In an emergency, every second counts — and searching for a number wastes them. Save these numbers on your phone now. Nigeria is moving to 112 as the single emergency number, but it does not work the same way in every state yet, so also save your state police control room.

☎️ National numbers

🚓 State police control rooms (examples)

Numbers can change. If a number doesn’t go through, try 112 or 199, or ask on your state’s page on askJBoss for the latest working line.

🗣️ What to say when you call

1. Where you areThe street, area, landmark and town. Say the landmark first — “opposite First Bank, Ojuelegba”.
2. What happenedAccident, fire, robbery, someone collapsed, flood.
3. How many people and how badIs anyone bleeding, unconscious or trapped?
4. Your name and numberStay on the line or keep your phone free so they can call back.

Frequently asked questions

Does 112 work everywhere in Nigeria?

112 is the national emergency number and is being rolled out nationwide. Response differs by state, so also save your state police control room number.

What is the police emergency number?

199, plus your state command’s control room numbers.

Who do I call for a road accident?

FRSC on 122, or 112.

Are emergency calls free?

The three-digit codes (112, 199, 122, Lagos 767) are toll-free. Normal rates apply to 11-digit numbers.

Written by the askJBoss team from public information and our own research; last updated November 2026. Prices, dates and rules change — always confirm with the official source. Spotted something that has changed? Tell us in the comments.