Libya deports 7 Nigerians for illegal migration
Story by Victor Itodo ABUH
Libya’s Department for Combating Illegal Migration has deported seven Nigerians, alongside three Bangladeshis and three Ghanaians, from the Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre. The deportation took place via Benina International Airport in Benghazi.
Migrant Rescue Watch confirmed the deportation on their X handle, stating that these individuals had violated Libyan law.
The statement read, “DCIM deported 13 migrants (3 Bangladeshis, 3 Ghanaians, and 7 Nigerians) from the Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre via Benina International Airport in Benghazi.
“All individuals were deported for violating laws enforced in the Libyan state.”
Read also: 2025 AFCON: Nigerians in Libya face mass deportation after CAF ruling
This development follows a recent clash between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) during a 2025 AFCON qualifier.
The NFF accused Libyan authorities of stranding Nigerian players at an airport, while the LFF countered with claims of similar treatment for their players in Nigeria.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) intervened and found Libya in breach of Article 31 of the African Cup of Nations Regulations and Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.
CAF penalised Libya by awarding Nigeria a 3-0 victory after Nigeria refused to play under the conditions.
Shortly after CAF’s ruling, reports surfaced alleging mass arrests of Nigerians in Libya.
However, Nigeria’s Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, denied these reports, clarifying that no widespread detentions were occurring.
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