The Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC) has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over allegations that he illegally supplied military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Major Oluwatope Dorcas Aluko, the Corps said preliminary investigations linked the soldier to the unauthorised sale and diversion of military uniforms while serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory.
According to the statement, Amutu absconded from his unit on June 3, 2026, and has since been declared wanted by the appropriate military authorities.
The Army disclosed that intensive efforts are underway to track down and apprehend the suspect, who will face a comprehensive investigation and appropriate disciplinary action in line with extant military laws if arrested.
Reaffirming its commitment to discipline and accountability, the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps stressed that it has zero tolerance for misconduct or any act capable of undermining the operational effectiveness, integrity and reputation of the Nigerian Army or threatening national security.
The Corps warned that any military personnel found to have aided terrorists, criminal groups 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.
It appealed to members of the public to assist security agencies with credible information that could lead to the arrest of the wanted soldier, urging anyone with useful intelligence to report immediately to the nearest military formation or any security agency.
The Army also reassured Nigerians of its determination to safeguard military assets and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, stating that internal control mechanisms would continue to be strengthened to prevent the diversion of sensitive military equipment.
It added that all allegations of misconduct involving its personnel would be thoroughly investigated and that anyone found culpable would be held fully accountable in accordance with the law.
