The Corps appealed to members of the public to support ongoing efforts by providing credible information that could lead to the arrest of the wanted soldier.
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 sold and supplied military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by Major Oluwatope Dorcas Aluko, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations at the Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, 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 that following his disappearance, the appropriate military authorities officially declared him wanted, adding that intensive efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend him so he can face a comprehensive investigation and appropriate disciplinary action in line with extant military laws.
"The Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements."
