Libya says they identified three suspects in killing of Gaddafi’s son

TRIPOLI, Libya — Libyan authorities say they have identified three suspects linked to the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who was shot dead last month in the north-western city of Zintan. Prosecutors disclosed that investigators were able to determine the identities of the suspects and track their movements leading up to the attack.

According to the office of Libya’s prosecutor-general, investigators established where the suspects met, the time they travelled to the crime scene and how the attack was carried out. Authorities said arrest orders have been issued for the three individuals, although their names have not yet been made public. The killing occurred in early February when gunmen stormed Gaddafi’s residence and opened fire. 

Saif al-Islam, once regarded as the political heir to his father, had remained a controversial figure in Libya’s politics. He gained prominence before the 2011 uprising that toppled the Gaddafi regime and was later wanted by the International Criminal Court over alleged crimes against humanity during the revolt. Despite years of legal and political battles, he attempted a political comeback in recent years before his death at age 53.

The investigation into the killing remains ongoing as Libyan authorities continue efforts to arrest the suspects and determine the full circumstances behind the attack. Officials say further details will be released as the case progresses.