Nigerian Army Declares Soldier Wanted Over Alleged Sale of Uniforms to Terrorists

The Nigerian Army 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.

The Army said Amutu was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory before he allegedly absconded from his unit on the 3rd of June 2026.

Preliminary investigations linked him to the unauthorised sale of military uniforms, prompting authorities to launch a manhunt.

In a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations at the Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Maj. Oluwatope Dorcas Aluko, the Army said, "Preliminary investigations indicate that the soldier absconded from his unit on 3rd June.

"Consequently, he has been declared wanted, while intensive efforts are underway to locate and apprehend him to face investigation and appropriate disciplinary action."

WANTED SOLDIER OF NIGERIAN ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS OVER ALLEGED ILLEGAL SUPPLY OF MILITARY UNIFORMS

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… pic.twitter.com/V691sAVVk9

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The Army stressed that it would not tolerate any action capable of undermining national security.

"The Headquarters 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," the statement said.

It warned that any personnel found to have aided terrorists or other criminal groups through the unauthorised sale, diversion or distribution of military uniforms or other controlled items would face the full weight of military and civil laws.

The Army also appealed to members of the public to provide credible information that could lead to Amutu's arrest, urging anyone with useful information to report to the nearest military formation or other security agency.