Libyan security operatives have arrested two Nigerian nationals in the coastal town of Qarabouli, near Tripoli, over allegations of disseminating inflammatory materials on social media.
According to a report by The Libya Observer on Wednesday, the suspects were apprehended for allegedly sharing videos and other online content said to encourage violence and criminal activities.
Authorities described the materials as provocative and in violation of Libyan laws, warning that such content poses a threat to public order and national stability.
The report stated that both suspects have been formally charged and that preliminary legal procedures have been completed.
They have since been transferred to the Public Prosecution Office for further investigation and possible prosecution in accordance with Libyan criminal laws.
The identities of the two Nigerians were not immediately disclosed by the authorities.
The development comes amid increasing concerns over the misuse of social media platforms in Libya, where security agencies have in recent years stepped up surveillance and enforcement against online content considered harmful to national security.
Libyan authorities have maintained that efforts to monitor digital platforms are aimed at preventing the spread of materials capable of inciting unrest and undermining public safety.
