By Our Reporter
The Nigerian Army has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.
The Army disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Major Oluwatope Dorcas Aluko.
According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that the soldier, who was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, absconded from his unit on June 3, 2026.
The Army said the soldier has since been declared wanted by the appropriate military authorities, adding that efforts are underway to track, arrest and subject him to a full investigation and possible disciplinary action in line with extant military laws.
It reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on misconduct, indiscipline and any act capable of undermining its operational effectiveness, integrity, reputation or 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.
The Army warned that any personnel found to have aided terrorists, criminals 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 military and civil laws.
It appealed to members of the public to support ongoing efforts by providing 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 any security agency.
The Army also reassured Nigerians of its commitment to accountability, professionalism and the protection of military assets, noting that it would continue to strengthen internal control measures and thoroughly investigate all allegations of misconduct.
