Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed in a targeted armed attack in western Libya on Tuesday, his political team confirmed. The incident has sent shockwaves through the politically fractured nation.
Gaddafi’s lawyer, Marcel Ceccaldi, told AFP that a four-person commando team stormed his residence at midday local time, executing the 53-year-old. Adviser Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim added that attackers disabled security cameras before the assault—a move straight out of a spy thriller 🕵️♂️.
Libyan authorities confirmed Gaddafi’s death via gunshot wounds and are investigating suspects. Once seen as his father’s successor, Saif al-Islam’s reputation crumbled during the 2011 uprising when he threatened violent retaliation against protesters. A Libyan court sentenced him to death in absentia in 2015, while the ICC still seeks him for alleged crimes against humanity.
Despite registering for Libya’s postponed 2021 elections, Gaddafi had largely retreated from public life. His lawyer revealed tribal leaders recently offered him extra security, which he declined—a decision that now echoes tragically 🕊️.
Police say the motive remains unclear, leaving Libyans wondering: Was this a political hit, revenge, or something darker? 🔍
