In a heartwarming turn of events, the Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM) in Libya’s Southern Region, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has successfully facilitated the return of 166 Nigerian migrants to their homeland.
The voluntary repatriation took place at Sabha International Airport, where the migrants were flown home with the joint assistance of Libya’s DCIM and IOM. Migrant Rescue Watch announced the repatriation on their social media platform, highlighting the collaborative effort.
This development comes amidst reports of Nigerian nationals facing difficulties in Libya, with one particularly distressing case involving a young woman identified as Omowunmi.
Omowunmi, a 20-year-old from Ondo State, shared a tearful video on Facebook, describing her dire situation and urgent health needs. According to SaharaReporters, she had been left abandoned by her guardian in Libya, leaving her homeless and suffering from an untreated ulcer.
In the video, Omowunmi pleaded for help, saying, “I’m very sick and I need to come back to Nigeria. I need the help of Nigerians. Please have mercy on me. I want to go back to Nigeria. Don’t let me die in Libya.”
Her story has garnered attention, with Abdur-Rahman Balogun, spokesperson for the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, advising Omowunmi to approach the Nigerian Embassy in Libya for immediate support.
