Thieves steal official vehicle from police headquarters in Abuja

Suspected thieves have reportedly stolen one official vehicle, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser, from the premises of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Headquarters in Abuja.

The vehicle, with chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126 and registration number NPF 5594 D, went missing on July 28, 2025.

The vehicle, assigned to the Department of Operations at Force Headquarters, located at Louis Edet House, Abuja, was reported missing after it was removed from the official parking lot.

According to Sahara Reporter, this was confirmed in a police signal from the Commissioner of Police (DFA, Katsina Command) relaying information from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID).

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.