Libyan authorities detained a Nigerian man in Barqan Al-Shati for allegedly possessing items linked to sorcery during a routine check.
Authorities in Libya’s Tamsan Police Department, Barqan Al-Shati, have detained a Nigerian man for allegedly possessing items believed to be associated with sorcery.
The arrest was made public through a statement shared by Migrant Rescue Watch on X (formerly Twitter).
According to the statement, the suspect, identified only as “M.A.,” was apprehended during a routine police check, where the items in question were reportedly discovered.
Migrant Rescue Watch confirmed that the case has been transferred to public prosecutors for further investigation and legal action.
The statement from the group reads:
“Tamsan Police Dept. arrested in Barqan Al-Shati a person ‘M.A.’ of Nigerian nationality for possession of sorcery paraphernalia.”
While details remain limited, this arrest highlights the ongoing scrutiny of migrant communities in Libya.
Cases like this often stir conversations about cultural misunderstandings and the treatment of foreign nationals in the region.
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