In an effort to enhance public safety and response time during emergencies, the Lagos State government has released a comprehensive list of phone numbers that citizens can call in various emergency situations. Residents are urged to keep these numbers handy to ensure timely intervention and assistance in case of emergencies.
Here is a list of emergency phone numbers for different situations:
- Vehicle Accident: Call 07002255372
- Fire Outbreak: Call 08033234943
- Armed Robbery: Call 08033011052
- Violent Protests: Call 08056250710
- Riot: Call 08033183477
- Suicide Prevention (Depressed Individual): Call 08062106493
- Building Collapse (LASEMA): Call 08060907333
- Waste Management Issues: Call 07080601020
- Noise Pollution (LASEPA): Call 08033060452
- Road Potholes: Call 09069044444
- Mentally Unstable Individuals: Call 08097226696
- Dead Body (SHEMU): Call 08023268465
- Domestic Violence: Call 08000333333
- Lagos State Task Force: Call 08089705008
- BRT Complaints: Call 08090555275
- Military Harassment: Call 08160134303
- State Security Service (SSS): Call 08132222105
- Rapid Response Squad (RRS): Call 07055350249
- Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASMA): Call 08023909364
- National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA): Call 08062199999
- Anti-Bomb Squad: Call 07011847697
- Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC): Call 08033376306
- Flooding/Blocked Drainage: Call 08056145481
The Lagos State government emphasizes the importance of these numbers and encourages all residents to save them in their phones. Quick access to these contacts could be crucial in an emergency situation, allowing for immediate communication with the appropriate authorities.
Stay safe, and remember that help is just a phone call away.
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