The Nigeria Police Force has initiated a nationwide manhunt following the disappearance of an official vehicle from the Force Headquarters in Abuja, raising concerns about potential internal security breaches.
The missing vehicle, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser bearing the registration number NPF 5594 D and chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126, was reported stolen on July 28, 2025, according to an internal police memo issued by the Commissioner of Police (DFA, Katsina Command) and relayed from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID).
The SUV, assigned to the Department of Operations at Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, was allegedly removed from the official parking lot. 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.”
All area commands, divisional police officers, and tactical units across Nigeria have been placed on high alert and directed to prioritize the recovery of the vehicle. Security agencies have been instructed to report any leads that could assist in locating the missing SUV.
The incident has sparked concerns about security protocols at the Force Headquarters, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the theft.
