The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the disappearance of an official patrol vehicle, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser, from its national headquarters at Louis Edet House in Abuja, sparking an internal investigation into the troubling incident.

 

According to a wireless message circulated internally by the Commissioner of Police in charge of DFA, Katsina Command, the vehicle, with chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126 and registration number NPF 5594 D, was attached to the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters and was reported missing on July 28, 2025, after it was allegedly removed from the official parking lot.

“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 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.”

 

While the initial alert curiously included the phrase “was involved in an accident,” clarifications have since confirmed that no accident occurred, and that the vehicle was declared missing or potentially stolen from the premises of the Force Headquarters itself — a deeply embarrassing development for the NPF.

 

The incident has raised serious concerns about internal security and accountability within the police force, especially given the strategic location from which the vehicle vanished. Sources indicate that all formations, area commands, and divisions have been put on alert for possible recovery, as efforts to trace the missing asset intensify.

 

As of press time, no official statement has been issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, but insiders suggest that top-level disciplinary and security reviews may follow if internal lapses are confirmed.

Vehicle Details:

• Type: Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser

• Chassis No.: JTELU71JX0B027126

• Registration No.: NPF 5594 D

• Department: Operations, Force Headquarters Abuja

• Date Reported Missing: July 28, 2025