The Nigerian Army has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over allegations that he illegally sold and supplied military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.
Amutu, who served with the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC), reportedly absconded from his unit on June 3, 2026, while attached to the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory.
His wanted status was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Major Oluwatope Dorcas Aluko, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations at the Headquarters, Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps.
According to the Army, the soldier deserted his duty post and is currently being sought by military authorities as part of ongoing efforts to bring him to justice.
The statement said intensive operations are underway to locate and arrest Amutu so he can face a comprehensive investigation and appropriate disciplinary measures in line with existing military regulations.
The Army stressed that it maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against misconduct, indiscipline, and any action capable of undermining its operational effectiveness or threatening national security.
It warned that any military personnel found to have aided terrorists, criminal gangs, 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.
“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,” the statement said.
The Army also appealed to members of the public to assist security agencies by providing credible information that could lead to the arrest of the fugitive soldier.
It urged anyone with useful information to report immediately to the nearest military formation or any other security agency.
Reaffirming its commitment to accountability and professionalism, the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps assured Nigerians that it would continue to strengthen internal control mechanisms to prevent the diversion of military assets.
The Corps added that all allegations of misconduct involving its personnel would be thoroughly investigated, while anyone found culpable would be held fully accountable in accordance with the law.
