General Emergency
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112
112 covers the following emergency responses: Police; Ambulance; Fire Services; Road Safety Corps; Security & Civil Defence Corps; Emergency Management Agencies.
Official country record
Nigeria Emergency Numbers: 112 and General Emergency
Official Nigeria emergency numbers for General Emergency, including 112. Tap to call verified local numbers.
Dialling code
+234
Source notes
Available
Mobile action
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Updated
2026-05-06
Primary emergency numbers
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Official sources
Official source notes for Nigeria cover General Emergency numbers where available.
- General Emergency 112 ITU-E.129
Frequently asked questions
Official emergency numbers in Nigeria are listed above for General Emergency. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The General Emergency number in Nigeria is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
Yes. Nigeria lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Nigeria country code is +234. Alternatively dial 112 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When calling General Emergency (112), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
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