Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaSoldier, Girlfriend Arrested For Supplying Ammunition, Military Uniforms To Armed Bandits

The call for the cleansing of bad eggs in the force and saboteurs in the society for Nigeria to succeed in the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality came to the fore with the arrest of a Nigerian soldier and his girlfriend who were caught supplying ammunition and military uniforms to armed bandits in Zamfara state.

Recall that the governor had alleged sabotage in the fight against banditry in the state while reacting to the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Jangebe in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of the state.

“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.

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state at a press conference represented by his deputy chief of staff, Bashir Maru, said the soldier was arrested by the military through community-driven intelligence, did not provide more details of the alleged incident, saying the state government was waiting for the military authorities to do so.

“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 they 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,” Maru said.