Convoy may be part of Gaddafi refuge plan

LIBYAN army vehicles have crossed the desert frontier into Niger in what may be a dramatic, secretly negotiated bid by Muammar Gaddafi to seek refuge in a friendly African state.

The Libyan rebels who overthrew Gaddafi two weeks ago said they also thought about a dozen other vehicles that crossed the border were carrying gold and cash looted from a bank in Gaddafi’s home town.

A customs official said that Gaddafi’s security chief was at the head of the convoy, which reportedly also contained armed supporters of the ousted dictator.