In the effort to combat banditry across borders, the armed forces of Niger have arrested a well-known Nigerian bandit leader called Kachallah Mai Daji near the town of Illela, Niger.
According to Zagazola Makama, a security analyst and expert in fighting against rebellions, Kachallah Mai Daji has caused a lot of fear and destruction in the northeastern part of Nigeria for the last ten years.
“He has killed many people, destroyed villages, kidnapped hundreds and forced villages to pay money for nearly ten years,” said Zagazola Makama
The bandit chief was particularly active in the Illela area, causing fear in villages such as Tozai, Sabon Garin Darna, Darna Tsolawo, Tudun Gudali, Basanta, Ɗan Kadu, Takalmawa, Gidan Hamma, Ambarura, Gidan Bulutu and many others in the nearby areas.
Nigerien forces caught Kachallah Mai Daji as he tried to steal livestock across the border between Nigeria and Niger.
“He was caught by Nigerien forces while trying to steal livestock across the border,” the report added.
On Sunday, at least 11 people reportedly died and five were injured when two vehicles ran over suspected bandit landmines in Gamboru-Ngala and Dikwa local government areas of Borno State. (https://punchng.com/landmines-kill-11-injure-five-in-borno/)
