The Federal Government of Nigeria has refuted claims of mass arrests and harassment of Nigerians living in Libya, following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in favor of Nigeria.
The CAF granted points to the Super Eagles and imposed a $50,000 fine on Libya due to the mistreatment of the Nigerian team during a Nations Cup qualifying match. In the aftermath of this ruling, reports surfaced alleging that Nigerians in Libya were facing various forms of harassment. Some local Libyan news outlets suggested increasing taxes on Nigerians to cover the CAF fine, while other reports indicated that Nigerians were being arrested.
In response, Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured that Nigerians in Libya are safe and continuing their daily activities without interference from Libyan authorities. The ministry emphasized its commitment to protecting its citizens abroad, stating, “As of the time of making this statement, Nigerians in Libya are going about their daily activities, devoid of any form of harassment by Libyan authorities.”
The ministry further reiterated that the safety and well-being of Nigerian citizens worldwide is a top priority for the Federal Government and that efforts will continue to safeguard them at all times.
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