Police official vehicle ‘stolen’ from force headquarters in Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that one of its official vehicles, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser, has vanished from the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

According to a report by Sahara Reporters,an internal wireless communication issued by the Katsina Command’s Commissioner of Police, citing information from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), revealed that the vehicle, bearing chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126 and registration NPF 5594 D, was reported missing on July 28, 2025.

The SUV, which was assigned to the Department of Operations at the Louis Edet House headquarters, was last seen in the official parking area before its disappearance.

Police authorities say the matter is currently under investigation, and directives have been sent to all formations, divisional police officers, and area commands nationwide to remain vigilant and assist in tracking down the vehicle.

The internal memo stated:“Grateful be informed that Sig. No. CR:3000/FDPS/FHQS/Abj/Vol.2/189 DTO: 271231/08/2025 received from Nigpol Dops Abuja that a police official’s vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser, was involved in an accident. JTELU71JX0B027126, Rec No. NPF 5594 D, attached to Department of Operations FHQ, Abuja was declared missing/stolen or removed from where parked on 28/07/2025 from parking lot of FHQ, Louis Edet House Abuja.Case is under investigation. Grateful disseminate to formations, area commands, and divisions for possible recovery. Inform mine for necessary action.”

Security agencies have been instructed to treat the case as “very important” and to immediately report any findings that could help in recovering the missing vehicle.

(SAHARA REPORTERS)