The Zamfara state government has confirmed the arrest of an Army officer and his girlfriend for aiding banditry in the state.
The officer is accused of supplying arms, military uniforms, and other items to the bandits.
Authorities in the state said the arrest further confirmed the position of the state Governor Bello Matawalle, that until the security structure in the state was reviewed, banditry and kidnapping would continue to thrive.
The government said it was worried that some security operatives deployed in the state to protect the life and property of residents were now aiding banditry which was worsening the situation.
“Another issue of topical importance is the recent arrest by the Military of an Army officer and his girlfriend who are engaged in assisting bandits with Military uniforms and ammunition in active connivance with other saboteurs.
“While the state government awaits the action the military will take on this matter and make an official statement, the development has further proved the position of Governor Bello Mohammed that until bad eggs and saboteurs among those fighting banditry are cleared, we may not record the desired success in the fight.
“Let me use this medium to salute the courage and patriotism of the individuals who came forward with information that led to the arrest of these traitors,” a government communique partly read.
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