A convoy carrying ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s son al-Saadi has crossed into neighbouring Niger, a spokesman for Niger’s government said.

A CONVOY carrying ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s son al-Saadi, has crossed into neighbouring Niger — a spokesman for Niger’s government said yesterday.

Volunteer fighters poured in from the Libyan capital and other towns held by the former rebels today to join what they expect to be the final battle for Bani Walid, one of Muammar Gaddafi’s last remaining strongholds.