The Nigeria Police Force has announced the theft of one of its official vehicles, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser, from the premises of the Force Headquarters in Abuja.*
According to an internal wireless message from the Commissioner of Police (DFA, Katsina Command) relaying information from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), the vehicle, with chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126 and registration number NPF 5594 D, went missing on July 28, 2025.
The vehicle was attached to the Department of Operations at Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja.
It was reported missing after being removed from the official parking lot.
Police authorities say the case is under active investigation and have directed all area commands, divisional police officers, and formations nationwide to be on the lookout for the missing vehicle
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,” the police message said.
“Case is under investigation. Grateful disseminate to formations, area commands, and divisions for possible recovery. Inform mine for necessary action.
Security operatives have been urged to treat the matter as “very important” and report any leads that could aid recovery.
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🚨 BREAKING: Police Official Vehicle Stolen From Force HQ in Abuja — Nationwide Manhunt Underway!
In a twist straight out of a crime drama, the Nigeria Police Force is in hot pursuit — but this time, it’s one of their own vehicles that’s gone missing.
Authorities have confirmed the theft of an official Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser from none other than the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Yes, you read that right — the SUV vanished from the premises of the police’s top command post, Louis Edet House, on July 28, 2025.
According to a leaked internal signal, the vehicle — with chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126 and registration number NPF 5594 D — was assigned to the Department of Operations at Force HQ. It was parked in its usual spot… and then it simply wasn’t.
The mysterious disappearance triggered immediate concern. A formal notice, routed from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), confirmed the vehicle is now classified as missing/stolen — and law enforcement officers across the country have been placed on red alert.
“Case is under investigation. Grateful disseminate to formations, area commands, and divisions for possible recovery,” the message urged.
Police formations nationwide have been instructed to be on the lookout, with officers reminded to treat this case as a matter of “very high importance.” The hunt is on, and every lead counts.
So far, no suspects have been named, and details on how a marked police SUV managed to disappear from under the nose of HQ security remain fuzzy — but the search is intensifying.
If you spot a Toyota Land Cruiser that seems out of place, especially one wearing NPF plates, you might just be looking at Nigeria’s most wanted ride.
