By Kingsley Omonobi
The Nigerian Army has declared a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC), wanted over alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.
A statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Major Oluwatope Aluko, said preliminary investigations revealed that Amutu, who was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, absconded from his unit on June 3, 2026.
The statement said following his disappearance, the appropriate military authorities declared him wanted and commenced efforts to locate and apprehend him for further investigation and possible disciplinary action in line with military laws.
The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct, indiscipline and any act capable of undermining the operational effectiveness, integrity and reputation of the Nigerian Army or threatening national security.
