Nigerian Army declares soldier wanted for selling uniforms

The Nigerian Army has declared a soldier wanted for allegedly selling military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements, a case that highlights internal security concerns and the illicit trade in official gear. Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps was declared wanted in a statement issued on July 23, 2026, by the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Corps, Major Oluwatope Aluko.

According to the military, preliminary investigations linked Amutu to the illegal activities after he absconded from his unit on June 3, 2026. He was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory prior to his disappearance. Authorities stated that intensive efforts are now underway to locate and apprehend him so he can face a full investigation and potential disciplinary action under military laws.

The Army Ordnance Corps emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct that compromises operational effectiveness or national security. In the statement, officials warned that any personnel found to have aided terrorists, criminals, or other non-state actors through the unauthorized sale or diversion of military uniforms and equipment would face the...