Libya deports dozens of Nigerians after crackdown on illegal migrants

The Libyan government has announced the deportation of a group of illegal Nigerian migrants.

The ministry said the deportation was carried out through Mitiga international airport in Tripoli.

In a statement published on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, the ministry said the exercise was part of a national programme to address illegal migration.

It said all required legal and humanitarian procedures were completed before the deportation.

The ministry said deportation operations would continue under a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing the flow of illegal migrants through Libyan territory.

It added that the plan is also intended to maintain security and stability across the country.

Mojeed Oladipupo

Mojeed Oladipupo is an experienced journalist, political editor, and senior correspondent with over a decade of experience in news reporting, political journalism, research, writing, and editing. He has held senior editorial roles at TheCable, and previously worked as a Political Editor at Politics Nigeria and a Senior Correspondent at Legit.ng. Over the course of his career, Mojeed has covered politics and a wide range of national issues, producing accurate, balanced, and engaging stories for digital audiences. He has also contributed to international and lifestyle publications, including FunTimes Magazine and Amaka Studio. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Election and Political Party Management from the University of Benin and a background in journalism, public relations, and communication, he brings strong research, editorial, communication, and leadership skills to his work.

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