List of Personnel to Contact During Emergency – Basic 4 Security Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

Who to Contact for Different Emergencies

• POLICE 

When to Contact:

• Robbery or theft
• Violence or fighting
• Kidnapping
• Any crime happening
• Suspicious activities

1. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH 

When to Contact:

• Strange movements at night
• Unknown people in area
• First response before police
• Community security issues
• Missing neighbors

• FIRE SERVICE 

When to Contact:

• Fire outbreak
• Smoke from buildings
• People trapped in fire
• Electrical fires
• Bush fires

• FRSC (Federal Road Safety Corps) 

When to Contact:

• Road accidents
• Broken down vehicles on highway
• Traffic violations
• Bad driving
• Highway emergencies

• LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority) 

When to Contact:

• Traffic jams in Lagos
• Illegal parking
• Traffic law breakers
• Road blockage
• One-way driving

1. NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) 

When to Contact:

• Fake drugs
• Bad food products
• Food poisoning cases
• Illegal drug sellers
• Expired products in shops

• AMBULANCE SERVICE 

When to Contact:

• Medical emergencies
• Serious injuries
• Unconscious people
• Heart attacks
• Accident victims

• LNSC (Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps) 

When to Contact:

• Local security issues
• Minor disputes
• Patrol requests
• Safety concerns
• Community problems

Quick Reference Guide

• For Crime → Police, 
• Neighborhood Watch For Fire → Fire Service For Accidents → FRSC,
• Ambulance For Traffic → LASTMA (Lagos), 
• FRSC For Bad Food/Drugs → NAFDAC For Medical → Ambulance Service For Local Issues → LNSC, Neighborhood Watch

How to Choose Who to Call

1. Think: What type of emergency?
2. Choose the right personnel
3. Call their emergency number
4. Explain clearly
5. Follow their instructions

Important Tips

• Always tell parents/adults first
• Know which personnel handles what
• Keep their numbers handy
• Don’t panic
• Give clear information

Remember: Different emergencies need different helpers. Know who to call!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. For robbery, contact _______.
2. For fire outbreak, call _______ Service.
3. FRSC handles _______ accidents.
4. NAFDAC deals with fake _______.
5. For traffic in Lagos, call _______.

B. Match emergency to personnel:

1. Fire outbreak a. NAFDAC
2. Road accident b. Police
3. Fake drugs c. Fire Service
4. Robbery d. FRSC
5. Traffic jam e. LASTMA

C. True or False:

1. Police handle fire outbreaks. _______
2. FRSC helps with road accidents. _______
3. NAFDAC checks food and drugs. _______
4. Neighborhood Watch helps locally. _______
5. LASTMA works all over Nigeria. _______

D. Who would you contact?

1. Car accident on highway: _______
2. Fire in kitchen: _______
3. Armed robbers: _______
4. Expired drugs in shop: _______
5. Stranger in compound at night: _______

E. List 3 personnel for: Crime emergencies:

Medical emergencies: