Niger forces arrest notorious Nigerian bandit leader, Kachallah Mai Daji

A notorious Nigerian bandit leader, Kachallah Mai Daji has been arrested by Nigerien security forces while attempting to rustle cattle in the neighbouring country.

Counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the arrest of the bandit kingpin in a post on his X handle on Monday, said Mai Daji was arrested at the border town of Illela on Sunday.

Makama wrote:

“The Niger Armed Forces(FAN) have succeeded in apprehending a Nigerian notorious bandit kingpin, KACHALLAH MAI DAJI, at Illela near the border between Nigeria to Niger.

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“KACHALLAH MAI DAJI has killed dozens of people, burnt down villages, kidnapped hundreds and impose levies on villages for almost ten years.

“He was known for terrorizing the people around the North East of Illela like, Tozai, Sabon Garin Darna, Darna Tsolawo, Tudun Gudali, Basanta, Ɗan Kadu, Takalmawa, Gidan Hamma, Ambarura, Gidan Bulutu and many other surrounding villages.

“He was apprehended by Nigerien forces when he tried to rustle livestock through the country border.”

Zagazola – Niger forces apprehended Nigeria’s top bandit kingpin KACHALLAH MAI DAJI@DefenceInfoNG@HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/KpAdO2l6p5

— Zagazola (@ZagazOlaMakama) May 6, 2024

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