Nigeria

Emergency numbers for Nigeria

Dialling code: +234

Primary emergency numbers

General Emergency

  • 112

    112 covers the following emergency responses: Police; Ambulance; Fire Services; Road Safety Corps; Security & Civil Defence Corps; Emergency Management Agencies.

Frequently asked questions

The General Emergency emergency number in Nigeria is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
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.
Yes. Dial 112 from any mobile or landline in Nigeria, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Nigeria country code is ++234. Alternatively dial 112 directly β€” emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Nigeria is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-06