The Nigeria Police Force has initiated a nationwide search after one of its official vehicles went missing from the Force Headquarters in Abuja, raising alarms about potential internal security violations.
The vehicle in question, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser bearing registration number NPF 5594 D and chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126, was reported stolen on July 28, 2025, according to an internal wireless memo disseminated by the Commissioner of Police (DFA, Katsina Command) and communicated from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID).
The SUV, assigned to the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters, Louis, Edet House, was found to be missing after it was allegedly taken from the official parking facilities.
A police signal acquired by journalists confirmed the incident, indicating:
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“The vehicle linked to the Department of Operations, FHQ Abuja, was reported missing/stolen or removed from its parking space on 28/07/2025 from the parking area of FHQ, Louis Edet House, Abuja.
“The investigation is currently ongoing. Please disseminate to formations, area commands, and divisions for potential recovery.”
In response to the report, all area commands, divisional police officers, and tactical units throughout Nigeria have been instructed to stay vigilant and to treat the situation as “very important.”
Security agencies have also been directed to promptly report any information that could assist in the vehicle’s recovery.
