one arrested as police foil attempted trafficking of 7 Nigerians including 3 children into Libya

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Police have arrested a driver for attempted smuggling of four Nigerian women and three children in Libya.

The arrest was made during inspection at the Ashkada-Sabha Triangle Gate on Monday, May 19, 2025.

According to Migrant Rescue Watch, the driver offered a bribe to police officers in an attempt to evade arrest. 

The individuals have been transferred to Al-Shatti Security Directorate for further legal action. 

"Police during inspection at the Ashkada-Sabha Triangle Gate thwarted an attempted human smuggling and arrested a Libyan driver ('Y. A. M. Y.', born in 1993) who transported 4 undocumented migrant females and 3 children of Nigerian nationality,” the post read.

“During inspection the driver offered a bribe to police officers in an attempt to evade accountability. All transferred to Al-Shatti Security Directorate pending referral to competent judicial authorities.”