Five Nigerians in Sabha, Libya have been apprehended by the authorities for allegedly stealing electrical equipment from a farm.
In a report by the Sahara Reporters, the Migrant Rescue Watch disclosed the arrest via a post on social media on Monday, May 26, 2025.
According to the report, the suspects were arrested by officers from the Al-Qahira Police Department on Sunday, May 25.
The statement read, “#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. #migrantcrisis #DontTakeToTheSea #seenotrettung #Frontex”.
The statement noted that all five individuals had been referred to public prosecution for further legal action.
Recall that it was reported in April that 22 Nigerians were arrested for financially motivated sextortion schemes that had led to a disturbing rise in suicides among American teenagers by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The arrests were made during Operation Artemis, a first-of-its-kind global operation carried out in collaboration with law enforcement agencies from Nigeria, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
FBI stated in a statement that around half of the suspects arrested were directly linked to victims who died by suicide after being extorted.
“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,” said FBI Director, Kash Patel.
“This operation highlights the critical need for international cooperation to address this growing threat, and it’s a fight we can’t take on without our valued partners across the globe.
“We hope this message encourages parents and guardians to continue to educate their children about online safety and serves as a reminder of the FBI’s relentless pursuit of keeping our children safe.”
Five Nigerians aarested for stealing Farm Electrical Equipments in Libya
