The Armed Forces of Niger Republic have arrested a notorious Nigerian terrorist leader, Kachallah Mai Daji.

A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad basin, Zagazola Makama, confirmed in a publication that Mai Daji was captured near the Nigeria-Niger Republic border in Illela while attempting to steal livestock across the border.

Over the course of nearly a decade, Kachala Mai Daji has been responsible for the deaths of numerous individuals, the destruction of villages, the abduction of hundreds of people, and the imposition of levies on villages.

“Mai Daji was known for terrorising the people around the North East of Illela, including Tozai, Sabon Garin Darna, Darna Tsolawo, Tudun Gudali, Basanta, Ɗan Kadu, Takalmawa, Gidan Hamma, Ambarura, Gidan Bulutu and many other surrounding villages,” Makama said.