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Cameroon Emergency Numbers: 112, General Emergency and Police

Q: What is the General Emergency number in Cameroon?

The General Emergency number in Cameroon is 112 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Police number in Cameroon?

The Police number in Cameroon is 120 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Ambulance / Medical number in Cameroon?

The Ambulance / Medical number in Cameroon is 111 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Fire number in Cameroon?

The Fire number in Cameroon is 118 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: Is 112 used for emergencies in Cameroon?

Yes. Cameroon lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

Official Cameroon emergency numbers for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical, including 112, 120 and 111. Tap to call verified local numbers.

Dialling code +237

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Updated 2026-05-05

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Police

120
Diplomat Security, Police

Call
117
Rapid Intervention Unit Team, Police

Call
113
National Gendarmerie, Ministry of Defence

Call

Fire

118
Fire Brigade, Ministry of Defence

Call

Ambulance / Medical

111
Emergency Centre of Yaoundé, Ministry of Public Health

Call

General Emergency

112
National Emergency Telecommunications Network, Ministry of Posts and Telecoms

Call

Other useful numbers

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Other Emergency Services

114
Department of Civil Protection, Ministry of Territorial Administration

Official sources

Official source notes for Cameroon cover General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical numbers where available.

Police 120 ITU-E.129
Police 117 ITU-E.129
Police 113 ITU-E.129
Fire 118 ITU-E.129
Ambulance / Medical 111 ITU-E.129
General Emergency 112 ITU-E.129

Frequently asked questions

What is the official emergency number in Cameroon?

Official emergency numbers in Cameroon are listed above for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical. Use the source section when a verified source is available.

What is the General Emergency number in Cameroon?

The General Emergency number in Cameroon is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Police number in Cameroon?

The Police number in Cameroon is 120. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Ambulance / Medical number in Cameroon?

The Ambulance / Medical number in Cameroon is 111. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Fire number in Cameroon?

The Fire number in Cameroon is 118. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Is 112 used for emergencies in Cameroon?

Yes. Cameroon lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

How do I call General Emergency in Cameroon when visiting from another country?

When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Cameroon country code is +237. Alternatively dial 112 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

How do I call Police in Cameroon when visiting from another country?

When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Cameroon country code is +237. Alternatively dial 120 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

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