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Army hunts soldier over alleged sale of uniforms to terrorists

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  • The Nigerian Army has declared Private Mohammed Amutu a wanted soldier for allegedly selling military uniforms to terrorists.
  • Amutu, who served at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, absconded from his unit on June 3, 2026, and is now subject to military and civil law.
  • The Army is seeking public assistance to apprehend him and reiterates its zero-tolerance policy for misconduct that compromises national security.

The Nigerian Army is actively searching for Private Mohammed Amutu, a soldier accused of illegally supplying military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. Amutu, who was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, disappeared from his post on June 3, 2026. Military authorities have officially declared him wanted, initiating intensive efforts to locate and apprehend him for a full investigation and disciplinary action.

The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps issued a strong statement emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy for any misconduct that could jeopardize the integrity, operational effectiveness, or reputation of the army, or threaten national security. The corps warned that any personnel found to have facilitated terrorism or criminality through the unauthorized sale or distribution of military uniforms and controlled items would face severe consequences under both military and civil laws.

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.

— Maj Oluwatope AlukoStatement from the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, detailing the army's stance on misconduct.

This development follows a recent warning from the Presidency about the potential infiltration of security agencies by terrorists and criminal elements, highlighting concerns about insider threats within Nigeria's security apparatus. The Army Ordnance Corps is appealing to the public for credible information that could lead to Amutu's arrest, urging anyone with useful details to report to the nearest military formation or security agency. The corps reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, accountability, and the protection of military assets, promising to strengthen internal controls and ensure that culpable personnel are held accountable.

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 will be subjected to the full weight of military and civil laws.

— Maj Oluwatope AlukoStatement from the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, outlining consequences for aiding criminals.
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