The Zamfara State Government has disclosed that a Nigerian soldier and his girlfriend who have been responsible for supplying ammunition and military uniforms to armed bandits in the state, have been nabbed by military authorities.
This was disclosed by the Zamfara state Governor, Bello Matawalle, at a press conference held in Gusau on Friday.
Matawalle who was represented by his Deputy Chief of staff, Bashir Maru, said the soldier was arrested by the military through community-driven intelligence.
“The military recently arrested an army officer and his girlfriend who were engaged in assisting bandits with military uniforms and ammunition in active connivance with other saboteurs. This arrest was only made possible through community-driven intelligence.
“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 unless the fight against banditry is cleansed of bad eggs and saboteurs, we may not record the desired success in the fight.
“Let me use this medium to salute the courage and patriotism of the individual who came forward with information that led to the arrest of these traitors. Our gratitude knows no bounds.
“While the state was in negotiation with (the) abductors for the release of the schoolgirls, other persons offered money to the armed bandits to keep the girls in captivity,” Matawalle said.
Matawalle had on several occasions, alleged sabotage in the fight against banditry in the state, especially with the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Jangebe, which he alleged was politically motivated.
