By Our Crime Editor
An official vehicle belonging to the Nigeria Police Force has been declared missing from the premises of the Force Headquarters in Abuja, prompting a nationwide search and internal investigation.
The stolen vehicle, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser with registration number NPF 5594 D and chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126, was attached to the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House. It was last seen on July 28, 2025, when it was reportedly removed from the official parking area under unclear circumstances.
According to an internal wireless message originating from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and disseminated through the Commissioner of Police (DFA, Katsina Command), the vehicle was declared either stolen or unlawfully removed and is now the subject of a high-priority investigation.
“Grateful be informed that… a police official’s vehicle… was declared missing/stolen or removed from where parked on 28/07/2025 from parking lot of FHQ, Louis Edet House Abuja,” the internal police communication read in part.
Authorities have instructed all police formations, including area commands and divisional offices across the country, to be on high alert and assist in locating the missing vehicle. Security operatives have been specifically directed to treat the case as “very important” and report any leads that may assist with its recovery.
While no suspects have been named publicly, sources indicate that internal inquiries are underway to determine how a vehicle under official custody could vanish from one of the most secure police installations in the country.
The Nigeria Police Force has not yet issued a public statement, but insiders say that the matter is being handled with “top priority” at the highest levels.
