Emergency Support

For life-threatening emergencies, contact local authorities immediately. This page provides emergency contact information and reporting options.

When to Use Emergency Services

Medical Emergency

Critical

Life-threatening medical conditions, severe injuries, or health crises

Call emergency services immediately

Personal Safety Threat

Critical

Immediate danger to yourself or others, assault, or security threats

Call emergency services and local police

Property Crime

High

Theft, burglary, or property damage in progress

Call local police immediately

Consular Emergency

High

Arrest, detention, or legal issues requiring immediate consular assistance

Contact nearest Nigerian embassy/consulate

Financial Emergency

Medium

Urgent financial assistance needed due to theft, loss, or medical bills

Contact Nigerian embassy and report to local police

International Emergency Numbers

Nigeria

All Emergencies: 112

Police: 199

Fire: 119

Medical: 112

Unified emergency number for all services

United States

All Emergencies: 911

Police: 911

Fire: 911

Medical: 911

Universal emergency number

United Kingdom

All Emergencies: 999

Police: 101

Fire: 999

Medical: 999

Emergency services

Canada

All Emergencies: 911

Police: 911

Fire: 911

Medical: 911

Universal emergency number

European Union

All Emergencies: 112

Police: Country specific

Fire: Country specific

Medical: Country specific

Unified emergency number across EU

Nigerian Embassy & Consulate Contacts

Abuja, Nigeria

Office Phone:

+234 (0) 123 456 7890

Emergency (24/7):

+234 (0) 123 456 7891

Address:

Plot 123, Central Business District, Abuja

Lagos, Nigeria

Office Phone:

+234 (0) 987 654 3210

Emergency (24/7):

+234 (0) 987 654 3211

Address:

456 Victoria Island, Lagos

London, UK

Office Phone:

+44 20 1234 5678

Emergency (24/7):

+44 20 1234 5679

Address:

789 Oxford Street, London

Washington DC, USA

Office Phone:

+1 202 123 4567

Emergency (24/7):

+1 202 123 4568

Address:

123 Embassy Row, Washington DC

Emergency Preparedness

Before an Emergency

  • Keep important documents in a safe, accessible place
  • Save emergency contact numbers in your phone
  • Keep cash and credit cards for immediate needs
  • Know the location of your nearest embassy or consulate

During an Emergency

  • Stay calm and assess the situation
  • Call local emergency services first
  • Contact Nigerian embassy/consulate for assistance
  • Inform family and friends of your situation

After an Emergency

  • Report the incident to local authorities
  • Contact your insurance provider if applicable
  • Document everything for your records
  • Seek medical attention if needed

Additional Resources

Travel Advisories

Check current travel advisories for your location

US State Department

Consular Services

Find consular services and assistance programs

Learn More

Remember

Emergency situations require immediate action. Local emergency services should always be your first call. The NiDRes emergency reporting system is for consular assistance and follow-up support.