Jun 10, 2026

Police Launch 24/7 Hotline to Keep Nigerian Schools Safe

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in news

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Abuja, June 10, 2026 — Every parent knows that quiet worry when dropping children off at school: Will they be safe today? The Nigeria Police Force is stepping in with a direct answer—a round-the-clock lifeline dedicated to protecting schools and everyone in them.

The Force has activated a Schools Protection Squad (SPS) call center that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This dedicated facility receives emergency calls and reports, coordinates rapid responses, and ensures timely intervention in any school-related security incident across the country.

When to Reach Out

The SPS Call Centre is there for immediate help in situations such as

The clear message accompanying the initiative says it all: “If You See Something, Say Something, We Will Do Something.”

Easy Access to Help

Students, teachers, parents, and school administrators can call or send a WhatsApp message to 080-77-35-77-77.

A trained SPS call handler is always available to respond to every SOS.

A Reassuring Step for Families

Led by CP Abayomi Shogunle, Ph.D., fsi, National Coordinator and Commissioner of Police for the Schools Protection Squad, this initiative is part of the broader Safe Schools Initiative. It addresses real fears many Nigerian families live with—from bandit attacks in the North to cultism and other threats in cities.

By creating a direct, always-open channel, the police aim to bridge the dangerous gap between an incident happening and help arriving.

The move has already drawn commendation from student bodies like the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), who see it as a proactive effort aligned with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

In a country where school safety directly affects the future of millions of children, this 24/7 command centre offers practical reassurance.

Parents, educators, and communities are encouraged to save the number, share it widely, and use it without hesitation.

The announcement came via the official Nigeria Police Force X account (@PoliceNG), complete with an informative poster detailing the service.