Lagos Emergency Services and Call Numbers: LASTMA, Police and Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Emergency Contacts | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 9 Security Education

LAGOS EMERGENCY SERVICES AND CALL NUMBERS: LASTMA, POLICE AND RESPONSE SQUAD (RRS) 

SECURITY EDUCATION

PRIMARY 4 – THIRD TERM – WEEK 9

THEME – NATIONAL VALUES EDUCATION 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Lagos State Emergency Service and Call Numbers | The Functions of Emergency Agencies Primary 4 (Basic 4) Term 3 Week 9 Security Education

TOPIC – LAGOS EMERGENCY SERVICES AND CALL NUMBERS 

LEARNING AREA 

1. Introduction

2. LASTMA

3. Nigeria Policy Force (NPF

4. Rapid Response Squad (RRS)

5. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

6. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of emergency services.

2. Identify LASTMA, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).

3. State the primary duties of LASTMA, the Police, and RRS.

4. Mention the appropriate emergency/contact numbers for LASTMA and the Police.

5. Identify the appropriate agency to contact during different emergencies.

6. State at least three safety rules for making emergency calls.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about Lagos State emergency services and call numbers, including the FRSC, KAI Brigade, and Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).

This lesson builds on that knowledge by teaching pupils about LASTMA, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), their duties, and the appropriate emergency/contact channels to use when help is needed.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

Pictures of LASTMA officials

1. Pictures of Police officers

2. Pictures of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) officers

3. Pictures of mobile phones

4. Flashcards showing emergency numbers

5. Charts showing emergency agencies and their duties

6. Pictures of traffic emergencies and security situations

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Emergencies such as road accidents, serious traffic problems, robbery, violence, kidnapping, and other security threats can happen at any time.

Different government agencies are responsible for handling different types of emergencies. Knowing the right agency to contact can help people receive assistance quickly and safely.

In this lesson, pupils will learn about LASTMA, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), their primary duties, appropriate emergency/contact channels, and the safety rules for seeking emergency assistance.

LAGOS EMERGENCY SERVICES AND CALL NUMBERS

1. LASTMA

LASTMA means Lagos State Traffic Management Authority. It is responsible for managing traffic and helping to improve road safety in Lagos State.

Emergency/contact line: 122

LASTMA may be contacted for serious traffic-related situations and road emergencies.

2. Nigeria Police Force

The Nigeria Police Force helps to maintain law and order, prevent crime, protect lives and property, and respond to security emergencies.

Police emergency line: 199

The Police should be contacted when there is robbery, violence, kidnapping, threats, or other serious security emergencies.

3. Rapid Response Squad (RRS)

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) is a specialised unit of the Lagos State Police Command that responds rapidly to security incidents and emergencies.

RRS officers help to respond to situations such as crime, violence, robbery, and other security threats.

For serious emergencies, pupils should use the official Police emergency channels and immediately inform a trusted adult.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

Pupils should:

1. Remain calm during an emergency.

2. Move to a safe place when possible.

3. Inform a trusted adult.

4. Give the correct location and details of the emergency.

5. Call only for genuine emergencies.

6. Never make prank or false emergency calls.

QUICK REFERENCE

Agency – Main Duty – Emergency/Contact

1. LASTMA – Traffic management and road safety – 122

2. Police – Law enforcement and protection – 199

3. RRS – Rapid response to security incidents – Through official Police emergency channels

Note: Emergency contacts can change, so pupils should use the latest numbers provided by official Lagos State or Police authorities.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. LASTMA stands for ______.

A. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority

B. Lagos State Transport Management Agency

C. Lagos Security and Traffic Management Authority

D. Lagos State Travel Management Association

2. What is one major duty of LASTMA?

A. Regulating medicines

B. Treating patients

C. Fighting fires

D. Managing traffic

3. Which agency is mainly responsible for maintaining law and order?

A. NAFDAC

B. LASTMA

C. Nigeria Police Force

D. Fire Service

4. Which number is associated with the Police emergency line in Nigeria?

A. 555

B. 122

C. 767

D. 199

5. RRS means ______.

A. Road Rescue Service

B. Rapid Response Squad

C. Rapid Road Safety

D. Rescue Response Service

B. Fill in the Gaps

Use the following words to complete the sentences: Police, LASTMA, 199, RRS, 122

6. ______ helps to manage traffic in Lagos State.

7. The ______ helps to maintain law and order and protect lives and property.

8. ______ means Rapid Response Squad.

9. The LASTMA emergency/contact number is ______.

10. The Police emergency number is ______.

C. True or False

11. LASTMA helps to manage traffic in Lagos State. ______

12. The Police help to prevent and respond to crime. ______

13. RRS is a specialised Police unit that responds rapidly to security incidents. ______

14. People should make prank calls to emergency services. ______

15. A person making an emergency call should give the correct location of the incident. ______

D. Matching

Match Column A with the correct answer in Column B.

16. LASTMA – A. Police emergency line

17. Police – B. Rapid Response Squad

18. RRS – C. Manages traffic in Lagos

19. 122 – D. Maintains law and order

20. 199 – E. LASTMA emergency/contact line

ANSWER KEY

1. A 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. B

6. LASTMA

7. Police

8. RRS

9. 122

10. 199

11. True

12. True

13. True

14. False

15. True

16. LASTMA – C. Manages traffic in Lagos

17. Police – D. Maintains law and order

18. RRS – B. Rapid Response Squad

19. 122 – E. LASTMA emergency/contact line

20. 199 – A. Police emergency line

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned about Lagos emergency services and their contact numbers, including LASTMA, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).

They learned that LASTMA helps to manage traffic and promote road safety in Lagos. The Police maintain law and order, prevent crime, and protect lives and property. The RRS is a specialised Police unit that responds quickly to security incidents and emergencies.

Pupils also learned the importance of using emergency contact numbers responsibly, giving correct information, stating their location clearly, and avoiding prank or false emergency calls.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

The teacher displays pictures of LASTMA officials, Police officers, RRS officers, traffic situations, and security emergencies.

The teacher asks:

• Who helps to control traffic in Lagos?

• Who should we contact when there is a crime?

• What should we do when we need urgent help?

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the pictures and answer the questions.

Step 2: Meaning of Emergency Services

The teacher explains that emergency services are government services that provide quick assistance during dangerous or serious situations.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils listen and mention examples of emergencies that may require help.

Step 3: LASTMA

The teacher explains that LASTMA means Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.

LASTMA helps to:

• Manage traffic in Lagos State.

• Control traffic flow.

• Promote road safety.

• Respond to traffic-related incidents.

The teacher introduces 122 as the LASTMA contact/emergency line.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils repeat the meaning of LASTMA and its contact number. They mention situations where LASTMA may be needed.

Step 4: Nigeria Police Force

The teacher explains that the Nigeria Police Force is responsible for maintaining law and order and protecting lives and property.

The Police help to:

• Prevent and respond to crime.

• Maintain law and order.

• Protect lives and property.

• Respond to security emergencies.

The teacher introduces 199 as the Police emergency line.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention situations such as robbery, violence, or threats that may require Police assistance.

Step 5: Rapid Response Squad (RRS)

The teacher explains that RRS means Rapid Response Squad.

RRS is a specialised Police unit that responds quickly to security incidents and emergencies, particularly in Lagos.

Its duties include:

• Responding rapidly to security threats.

• Assisting during serious security incidents.

• Supporting Police operations.

• Helping to protect lives and property.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils state situations in which rapid Police response may be required.

Step 6: Emergency Numbers and Their Uses

The teacher presents the following information on a chart:

• LASTMA – 122 – Traffic management and traffic-related emergencies

• Police – 199 – Crime, security emergencies and law enforcement

• RRS – Through Police emergency channels – Rapid response to security incidents

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils match each agency with its appropriate number and duty.

Step 7: Rules for Making Emergency Calls

The teacher explains that pupils should:

• Call only during a genuine emergency.

• Remain calm.

• Speak clearly.

• State the exact location.

• Explain what happened.

• Give correct information.

• Follow the instructions of emergency personnel.

• Never make prank or false emergency calls.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils practise making an imaginary emergency call using a toy or classroom telephone.

Step 8: Group Activity

The teacher divides the pupils into three groups.

• Group 1: State five duties of LASTMA.

• Group 2: State five duties of the Police.

• Group 3: Explain RRS and state three situations that may require rapid Police response.

Each group presents its work to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, write, and present their answers.

Step 9: Lesson Summary

The teacher reviews the meaning of emergency services, duties of LASTMA, Police and RRS, and the appropriate emergency/contact channels.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 10: Evaluation

The teacher gives pupils the practice exercise.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils complete the Multiple Choice, Fill in the Gaps, True or False, and Matching questions.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils to,

1. Explain the meaning of emergency services.

2. Mention LASTMA, the Police, and RRS.

3. State the main duties of LASTMA, the Police, and RRS.

4. State the emergency/contact numbers 122 and 199 and their uses.

5. Identify the appropriate agency to contact during different emergencies.

6. State at least three rules for making emergency calls.