So This Happened (EP 442): Nigeria’s 112 emergency number fails live test on national television - Punch Newspapers

Nigeria’s 112 emergency number has come under scrutiny after Alwan Hassan, an APC Presidential Campaign Council spokesperson, challenged Channels Television anchor Seun Okinbaloye to test the service during a live broadcast. However, repeated attempts to call the number from the studio reportedly failed, despite Hassan’s insistence that it would connect. APC condemns attacks on NDC, urges police to arrest perpetrators 2027: Re-elect Tinubu to complete economic reforms – Minister PHOTOS: Shettima arrives Edo for APC rally, visits Oba of Benin The incident has renewed questions about the reliability of Nigeria’s emergency response system, particularly as the number was introduced long before the Tinubu administration. Although a subsequent test reportedly reached the Lagos State Emergency Centre, concerns remain about whether the service works consistently across the country and who should be held accountable when emergency calls fail. Our Reporters

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