Five Nigerian nationals were taken into custody by police in Sabha, Libya, following allegations of stealing electrical equipment from a farm. The arrests were made on Sunday, May 25, 2025, by officers of the Al-Qahira Police Department. Migrant Rescue Watch shared news of the operation via social media the following day, Monday, May 26.
According to the report, the suspects have been handed over to public prosecutors for legal processing. The brief update described the individuals as migrants and confirmed that the case is now in the hands of the legal authorities for appropriate action.