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

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC), the Army said Amutu, 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 linked the soldier to the unauthorized sale and distribution of military uniforms.

According to the Army, the appropriate military authorities have declared Amutu wanted, while efforts are underway to track him down, arrest him, and conduct a comprehensive investigation. It added that any disciplinary action would be taken in accordance with existing military laws if the allegations are proven.

“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 further warned that any personnel found to have aided terrorists, criminal groups, or other non-state actors through the unauthorized sale, diversion, or distribution of military uniforms, accoutrements, or other controlled items would face the full weight of both military and civil laws.

It also appealed to members of the public to provide credible information that could assist security agencies in apprehending the wanted soldier, urging anyone with useful information to report to the nearest military formation or other security agency.
Reaffirming its commitment to accountability, professionalism, and the protection of military assets, the Nigerian Army said all allegations of misconduct involving its personnel would be thoroughly investigated and that anyone found culpable would be held accountable in accordance with the law.