The Nigerian Army has declared a soldier wanted over allegations that he illegally supplied military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.
The development was announced on Thursday by the Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps through the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Major Oluwatopẹ Aluko.
The wanted soldier was identified as Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, who was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory before he reportedly absconded from his unit on June 3, 2026.
Military authorities said preliminary investigations linked the soldier to the alleged illegal sale and supply of military uniforms, prompting efforts to track and arrest him for further investigation and disciplinary action under existing military laws.
The Corps said, “The Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC) has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.”
It added, “Preliminary investigations indicate that the soldier, who was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, absconded from his unit on 3 June 2026. He has been declared wanted by the appropriate military authorities, while intensive efforts are underway to locate and apprehend him to face a full investigation and appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with extant military laws.”
Reaffirming its position on misconduct, the Corps said, “The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps wishes to state unequivocally that it 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.”
It warned that, any personnel found to have aided terrorists, criminals or other non-state actors through the unauthorized sale, diversion or distribution of military uniforms, accoutrements or other controlled items will be subjected to the full weight of military and civil laws.
The Corps appealed to members of the public to assist security agencies with useful information that could lead to the suspect’s arrest.
It said, “The Corps therefore appeals to members of the public to support ongoing efforts by providing credible information that could lead to the arrest of the wanted soldier. Such information should be reported immediately to the nearest military formation or any security agency.”
The statement also reassured Nigerians that the Army would continue to investigate allegations of misconduct and ensure that personnel found culpable face appropriate sanctions while measures are strengthened to safeguard military assets.