Nigeria Police Launch Nationwide Hunt for Missing Official Vehicle from Abuja Force Headquarters

The Nigeria Police Force has initiated a nationwide manhunt after one of its official vehicles went missing from the Force Headquarters in Abuja, raising concerns about potential internal security lapses.

The missing vehicle, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser bearing registration number NPF 5594 D and chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126, was reported stolen on July 28, 2025. This information came to light through an internal wireless memo circulated by the Commissioner of Police (DFA, Katsina Command) and relayed from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID).

Assigned to the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, the SUV was discovered missing after being removed from the official parking area.

A police signal obtained by journalists confirmed the incident, stating: “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.”

In response, all area commands, divisional officers, and tactical units nationwide have been placed on high alert and instructed to treat the case with utmost urgency. Security agencies have also been directed to promptly report any leads that could assist in recovering the vehicle.