Army declares soldier wanted for selling military uniforms to terrorists: What does it mean for anti-terror fight?

The Nigerian Army has declared a soldier wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.

It warned that any personnel found to have aided terrorists, criminals or other non-state actors through the unauthorized sale, diversion or distribution of military uniforms, accoutrements or other controlled items will be subjected to the full weight of military and civil laws.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the soldier, who was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, absconded from his unit on 3 June 2026. 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 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. 

“The Corps therefore appeals to members of the public to support ongoing efforts by providing credible information that could lead to the arrest of the wanted soldier. 

For over a decade, there have been allegations of sabotage within the Nigerian Army, with many saying there are collaborators who leak information to terrorists.

This will happen anywhere in the world. Snowden was a contractor to the US national security. These are elements that can happen, and why I didn’t want to talk much on that is because there are measures we’re taking and we don’t want people to know.”

1. When soldiers sell military uniforms to terrorists, it gives the terrorists a leadway to impersonate and present themselves as the real personnel, thereby carrying out large-scale attacks.