Authorities in Sabha, Libya, have arrested five Nigerian nationals for allegedly stealing electrical equipment from a farm.

The arrests were made by officers of the Al-Qahira Police Department on Sunday, May 25, 2025, and disclosed the following day through a post by Migrant Rescue Watch on social media.

The post stated: “Libya 25.05.25 – Al-Qahira Police Dept. (Sabha) arrested 5 #migrants of Nigerian nationality for theft of electrical equipment from a farm. All referred to public prosecution for legal action.”

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All five suspects have since been handed over to public prosecutors for further legal proceedings.

The incident has reignited discussions about the increasing legal challenges faced by migrants in Libya, particularly Nigerians, who often find themselves caught in the web of law enforcement and precarious living conditions.

This development also follows a recent report involving the arrest of 22 Nigerians by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged roles in financially driven sextortion schemes targeting American teenagers. The operation, known as Operation Artemis, was carried out in collaboration with authorities from Nigeria, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

FBI Director Kash Patel stated, “Operation Artemis exemplifies the FBI’s never-ending mission to protect our most vulnerable, and to pursue the heinous criminals harming our children — no matter where they hide.”

FRSC Female Officer Abducted By Gunmen In Plateau

Gunmen have abducted a female staff member of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kate Jonathan Akpabio, during an early morning attack on her residence in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident reportedly took place around 5:30 a.m. on Monday in the Rantya community.