The Nigeria Police Force has begun a nationwide search following the disappearance of an official vehicle from its headquarters in Abuja, sparking concerns about internal security lapses.
The missing vehicle, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser with registration number NPF 5594 D and chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126, was reported stolen on July 28, 2025, according to an internal wireless memo from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and relayed by the Commissioner of Police, DFA, Katsina Command.
Assigned to the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, the SUV was allegedly taken from the official parking lot.
A police signal obtained by reporters confirmed: “The vehicle attached to the Department of Operations, FHQ Abuja, was declared missing/stolen or removed from where parked on 28/07/2025 from the parking lot of FHQ, Louis Edet House, Abuja. Case is under investigation. Grateful disseminate to formations, area commands, and divisions for possible recovery.”
In response, all area commands, divisional police officers, and tactical formations nationwide have been placed on high alert and directed to treat the case as “very important.” Security agencies have also been instructed to immediately report any leads that could aid in tracking and recovering the vehicle.