The Zamfara State Government has confirmed the arrest of an Army Officer and his girlfriend for aiding banditry in the state.
The Government said this in a communique on Friday.
It accused the Officer of supplying arms, military uniforms and other items to bandits.
The State Governor, Bello Matawalle, had earlier complained of sabotage in the move to conquer banditry in the state.
In the communique on Friday, the State Government said: “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.”