Libyan authorities have detained four Nigerians in Sabha and Bani Walid on charges related to drug trafficking and testing positive for infectious diseases.
Migrant Rescue Watch, an advocacy group announced the arrests on Monday.
In Sabha, the Criminal Investigation Department raided the premises of two Nigerian suspects and seized 1,200 hallucinogenic pills along with other illegal substances. Both suspects were handed over to the Sabha Security Directorate for further investigation.
Migrant Rescue Watch stated: “CID in Sabha carried out a raid on a reported location and arrested two Nigerian drug traffickers. During a search of the premises, police found 1,200 hallucinogenic pills and other illicit drugs. Both individuals were transferred to the Sabha Security Directorate.”
In a separate incident, two Nigerians, a male and a female, were detained in Bani Walid during a routine health screening after testing positive for infectious diseases. The Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration in Bani Walid transferred the suspects to Tripoli, Libya’s capital, for further processing and eventual repatriation to Nigeria.
Migrant Rescue Watch’s statement read: “DCIM Bureau in Bani Walid transferred two Nigerian migrants (female and male) who tested positive for infectious diseases to Tripoli for repatriation.”
Bani Walid, located south of Tripoli, is known as a transit hub for migrants attempting to cross into Europe. Libyan authorities continue to crack down on illegal activities and enforce public health measures within the region.
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