Two Nigerians Die of Suspected Poisoning in Libya

Two Nigerian nationals identified as Collins and Osas were confirmed dead under circumstances suspected to be poisoning.

According to reports, the two men, who were residents of Misrata, had traveled to Tripoli on July 20th with a friend whose identity has not yet been disclosed.

Sources revealed that after spending two days in Tripoli, their friend advised them to return home to Misrata. However, Collins and Osas chose to remain behind, while their friend traveled back alone.

The friend later disclosed that he received a phone call informing him that the two men had been poisoned.

Speaking, a source said: “We were told that the three of them lived in Misrata and that they all went to a place called Oshofana in Tripoli to have fun. This was July 20. Although Collins and Osas were not familiar with the place, it was their first time there. They said it is a place where they run different kinds of deals.

“So, after spending four days there, the friend whom they followed to the place said he was about to return to Misrata, but Collins and Osas said they were still going to stay behind. Then, he left them there and went back. It was about two days later that he claimed to have received a call that his two colleagues had d!ed of what was suspected to be food poisoning.” 

Another source said: “Given the nature of what we all know Oshofana to be, the narration of the person they followed to the place raises suspicion. That was what he told us because no one went with them. But some of our colleagues here are not satisfied with his explanation, and they are following up with the ongoing investigation to determine the cause of their d3ath,”