Lagos State Emergency Services and Call Numbers – Basic 4 Security Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

Main Lagos Emergency Numbers

• LAGOS EMERGENCY SERVICE 

Main Numbers: 767, 112

• For ALL emergencies
• Police, Fire, Ambulance
• Available 24/7
• Free to call

1. FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS (FRSC) – LAGOS Lagos Zonal Commander:

• 08033706639
• 01-7742771
• 01-7944929 For: Road accidents, highway emergencies

• KAI BRIGADE (Kick Against Indiscipline)

• 08023066632
• 08055284914 For: Environmental sanitation, street trading violations

LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority) 

Traffic Emergency Numbers:

• 08075005411
• 08023111742
• 08023909364 For: Traffic problems, road blockage, traffic violations

• POLICE EMERGENCY – LAGOS STATE

• 01-4931260
• 01-4978899 For: Crime, robbery, violence

• RAPID RESPONSE SQUAD (RRS)

• 07055350249
• 07035068242
• 08079279349 For: Quick police response, serious crimes

Easy Numbers to Remember First For ANY Emergency: 767 or 112 These two numbers can connect you to all services!

How to Save These Numbers

1. Write in your notebook
2. Save in phone as “EMERGENCY”
3. Stick on wall at home
4. Share with family
5. Practice saying them

When to Call Which Service

• FRSC → Road accidents 
• KAI → Dirty environment, illegal hawking
• LASTMA → Traffic jam, bad parking 
• Police → Crime, theft 
• RRS → Urgent police matters 767/112 → Any emergency

Important Tips for Lagos Residents

• Always try 767 or 112 first
• Keep calm when calling
• State your location clearly
• Explain the emergency
• Follow instructions given
• Don’t call for jokes

What to Say When Calling “My name is…” “I am at…” (location) “There is…” (emergency) “We need help quickly”

Remember: Lagos cares about your safety. These numbers are here to help you!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. Lagos main emergency number is _______ or 112.
2. RRS means Rapid _______ Squad.
3. LASTMA handles _______ emergencies.
4. KAI deals with _______ violations.
5. For any emergency, call _______.

B. Match service to purpose:

1. FRSC a. Traffic problems
2. KAI Brigade b. Quick police response
3. LASTMA c. Road accidents
4. RRS d. Sanitation issues

C. True or False:

1. 767 works for all Lagos emergencies. _______
2. RRS is for slow response. _______
3. LASTMA handles traffic. _______
4. KAI is for road accidents. _______
5. 112 is free to call. _______

D. Which service for:

1. Car accident: _______
2. Traffic jam: _______
3. Armed robbery: _______
4. Illegal hawking: _______
5. Any emergency: _______

E. Write one number for: Police: _______ Traffic: _______ General emergency: _______

1. Circle Lagos emergency numbers:

• 767
• 999
• 112
• 07055350249
• 911
• 08023111742