The Nigeria Police Force has launched a nationwide search after an official SUV belonging to the Force Headquarters vanished from the premises in Abuja.
An internal wireless memo circulated by the Commissioner of Police (DFA, Katsina Command) and relayed from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) states the vehicle — a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser bearing registration number NPF 5594 D and chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126 — was reported stolen or removed from the parking lot of Louis Edet House on July 28, 2025. The SUV had been assigned to the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters.
A police signal obtained by reporters confirmed the development and instructed: “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.”
Following the report, all area commands, divisional police officers and tactical formations across the country have been ordered to remain on high alert and to treat the matter as “very important.” Security agencies have likewise been instructed to report any leads that could assist in recovering the vehicle.
The FCID has opened an investigation into the disappearance; the Force has not yet announced any arrests or identified suspects.
