Soldier Declared Wanted Over Alleged Sale Of Military Uniforms To Terrorists

The Nigerian Army has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over allegations that he unlawfully sold and supplied military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.

The Army disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by the Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC), saying the soldier, who was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, allegedly absconded from his unit on June 3, 2026.

The statement, signed by the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations at the NAOC Headquarters, Major Oluwatope Dorcas Aluko, said preliminary investigations indicated that Amutu was allegedly involved in the unauthorised sale and distribution of military uniforms.

According to the Army, the soldier has been declared wanted by the appropriate military authorities, while efforts are ongoing to trace, arrest and subject him to a comprehensive investigation. It added that any disciplinary measures would be taken in accordance with existing military laws if the allegations are established.

“The Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps has zero tolerance for misconduct, indiscipline, or any act capable of compromising the operational effectiveness, integrity and reputation of the Nigerian Army or threatening national security,” the statement said.

The Army stressed that any personnel found to have assisted terrorists, criminal groups or other non-state actors through the unauthorised sale, diversion or distribution of military uniforms, accoutrements or other controlled items would face the full weight of both military and civil laws.

It appealed to members of the public to assist security agencies with credible information that could lead to the arrest of the wanted soldier, urging anyone with useful information to report to the nearest military formation or other security agency.

The Army reiterated its commitment to accountability, professionalism and the safeguarding of military assets, assuring that all allegations of misconduct involving its personnel would be thoroughly investigated and that anyone found culpable would be held accountable in line with the law.