Notorious bandit, Baleri arrested in Niger Republic
Notorious Nigerian bandit kingpin, Kachalla Baleri, has been arrested in the Niger Republic.
Baleri, who had earlier escaped captivity, was arrested by troops of Niger Republic’s Operation Faraoutar Bushiya on Tuesday at Rouga Kowa Gwani in the Guidan Roumdji community.
Confirming the arrest, Chief of the Tactical Staff of Operation Faraoutar Bushiya, Colonel Mohamed Niandou, said Baleri’s infamous reign was brought to an end on Tuesday while meeting with his men to plan attacks in Nigeria and Niger.
“The Governor of the region, CGP Issoufou Mamane, and the Prosecutor of the Republic, Adamou Abdou Adam, commended the professionalism and commitment of the troops deployed on the ground during a presentation ceremony for the criminals
