The Nigeria Police Force has declared a nationwide search after one of its official vehicles mysteriously disappeared from the premises of the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
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 police memo. The memo, issued by the Commissioner of Police (DFA, Katsina Command) and relayed from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), confirmed the incident.
The SUV, assigned to the Department of Operations at Louis Edet House, Abuja, was allegedly removed from the official parking lot without trace.
A police signal obtained by reporters read in part:
“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.”
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Following the development, police authorities have directed all area commands, divisional police officers, and tactical units nationwide to be on red alert and assist in the recovery of the vehicle.
Security agencies have also been urged to treat the case as “very important” and to promptly report any information that could lead to the vehicle’s recovery.