Ghana Police Emergency Numbers and National Emergency Contacts

When an emergency happens, the last thing you want to do is search for a phone number. Knowing the right line before you need it can save a life—yours, a family member’s, or a stranger’s. Here are the official emergency numbers for the Ghana Police Service and the other critical national emergency services, based on official government and police sources.

The Ghana Police Service

The Police is the first point of contact for crime, threats to life, suspicious activity, and many other incidents.

The primary emergency lines are:

• 191 – The traditional toll-free police emergency number, available 24/7 .

• 18555 – A dedicated toll-free police emergency line, also available 24/7 .

• 112 – The national unified emergency number, which connects to police and other services .

The Ministry of the Interior lists 191 and 18555 as the lines for “crime in progress, threat to life, any suspicious activity and all police emergencies” . The Ghana Police Service has also directed the public to use 191 and 18555 for reporting urgent matters .

Alternative police contacts: The Police have also publicized 0302-773906 as an emergency contact line . The Australian Smartraveller service lists additional Accra police numbers: (0302) 77 36 95, (0302) 77 39 06, and (0302) 78 73 73 .

Specialized Police Unit: The Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) has a dedicated helpline: 055-100-0900 .

The Other Emergency Services

Ghana’s emergency numbers are specific to each service. Do not assume that one number covers everything.

The unified 112 number is designed to route callers to the appropriate service, but the specific numbers—191, 192, 193—connect you directly to the relevant agency .

A Critical Warning: 911 Does Not Work in Ghana

One of the most persistent misconceptions is that 911 is Ghana’s emergency number. It is not.

A KNUST pharmacy student publicly debunked this myth, warning Ghanaians to stop using 911 for emergencies. The correct unified number is 112. The specific numbers are 191 for Police, 192 for Fire, and 193 for Ambulance .

Using 911 in Ghana will not connect you to emergency services. It is a waste of precious time.

When to Call Which Number

Call 191 or 18555 if:

• You are witnessing a crime in progress

• There is a threat to life

• You see suspicious activity that needs police attention

• You need to report an accident or incident requiring police response

Call 192 if:

• There is a fire

• Someone is trapped and needs rescue

• There is a gas leak or other fire hazard

Call 193 if:

• Someone is seriously injured or ill

• You need an ambulance to transport a patient

• There is a medical emergency

Call 112 if:

• You are unsure which service you need

• The situation involves a disaster (flooding, building collapse)

• You need immediate help and cannot reach the specific service

Regional Police Contacts

For non-emergency matters, or if you need to contact a specific police station, the Ghana Police Service publishes regional station numbers. For example:

• Ho Police Station (Volta): 024 043 5970 / 036 202 8324

• Koforidua Police Station (Eastern): 0342 022 421

• Cape Coast Police Station (Central): 0332 132 411

These are not emergency lines. They are for station-level enquiries and non-urgent reports. For emergencies, always use the toll-free lines.

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Last Updated on October 29, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu

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