Al-Khums, Libya – Libyan police have arrested three undocumented Ghanaian and Nigerian nationals in Al-Khums, northwestern Libya, on allegations of breaking into a farm with intent to steal.
The arrest was made following a citizen’s report, according to Migrant Rescue Watch’s post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.
The suspects, who reportedly remain in custody, await referral to public prosecution.
This incident follows another case in October, where Libyan authorities detained eight Nigerian nationals alongside a Libyan driver for allegedly attempting to smuggle undocumented migrants into the country.
The Nigerians, seven women and one man were found with forged Libyan documents during a routine police check in Brega.
#Libya 10.11.24 – Police in response to citizen's report arrested in Al-Khums 3 undocumented #migrants of Ghanaian and Nigerian nationalities responsible break and enter and theft from a farm. The accused remain in custody pending referral to public prosecution. #migrantcrisis pic.twitter.com/qCnEtxfTfs
— Migrant Rescue Watch (@rgowans) November 12, 2024
The recent arrests highlight the ongoing challenges in Libya with undocumented migration and security enforcement measures.
