The Nigerian Government has repatriated 158 Nigerian migrants from Libya who were residing there irregularly. “The current exercise follows the repatriation 142 irregular Nigerian migrants from Sabha, Libya, on July 19. “Nigerians living in Libya, from many indications, already have damaged reputations due to the alleged nefarious activities of some criminal elements among them. He, however, urged Nigerians to shun irregular migrations saying that there have been increasing and coordinated raids of illegal migrants across Libyan cities. He stated the Libyan authorities view the influx of illegal migrants as a national security threat and have pledged to use all legal measures to combat the problem.

Source: Libya Today July 25, 2024 11:53 UTC