Nigerian Detained In Libya On Murder Charges

In Libya’s Kufra District, a Nigerian man has been taken into custody for the murder of another Nigerian.

The Migrant Rescue Watch announced this on Monday through a post on their X account.

The post disclosed that the accused, who was arrested following an investigation into an unidentified deceased person delivered to a hospital in Kufra, confessed to the crime, citing a personal dispute with the victim.

The post read, “05.01.24 – Police, in response to a report of an unidentified deceased person delivered to hospital in Kufra, launched an investigation and arrested a Nigerian.

“After a personal argument, the accused acknowledged to killing the victim—who was also of Nigerian nationality—during questioning. For legal action, the case was referred to Public Prosecution.