Nigerian Army declares soldier wanted for selling uniforms to terrorists
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps has declared Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu wanted for allegedly selling military uniforms to terrorists and criminal elements.
- Amutu reportedly absconded from his unit on June 3, 2026, and is being sought for investigation and disciplinary action.
- The Army emphasizes its zero tolerance for misconduct and urges the public to report any information leading to Amutu's arrest.
The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted for his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. The suspect has reportedly absconded from his unit.
his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of 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 now declared him wanted and are conducting intensive efforts to locate and apprehend him. He is expected to face a full investigation and appropriate disciplinary action under military law.
absconded from his unit on 3 June 2026.
The Corps stated its zero tolerance for misconduct, indiscipline, or any act that could compromise the army's operational effectiveness, integrity, reputation, or national security. It warned that any personnel found aiding terrorists or criminals through unauthorized sales of military uniforms or other controlled items would face the full extent of military and civil laws.
Consequently, he has been declared wanted by the appropriate military authorities, while intensive efforts are underway to locate and apprehend him to face a full investigation and appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with extant military laws.
The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps appealed 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 reassured Nigerians of its commitment to accountability, professionalism, and the protection of military assets, promising thorough investigations into misconduct allegations.
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.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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