Khaberni - The Libyan authorities have unveiled the details of the assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, following extensive field and technical investigations that led to the identification of several suspects in executing the attack, while the Public Prosecutor's office issued orders to arrest 3 individuals believed to be involved in the crime.
Stalking and monitoring before the attack
According to the statement from the Public Prosecutor’s office, the perpetrators monitored the victim near his residence in Zintan city, western Libya, where they observed his movements for a period of time until they had the opportunity to execute their plan inside the house courtyard.
The statement clarified that the gunmen climbed over the wall of the dwelling, then cornered the victim in a tight space which prevented him from escaping or seeking shelter.
A barrage of bullets ends his life
The investigations revealed that the attackers pointed their machine guns at Gaddafi and fired a heavy barrage of bullets, hitting him in multiple spots on his body, while other bullets penetrated the surroundings of the place, ending with his death at the scene.
Field and technical investigations
Following the crime, the investigators moved to the crime scene to perform a precise field inspection, where they examined the victim’s body and documented the injury sites, in addition to recording traces and marks found at the crime scene.
The investigative team also heard testimonies from a number of people who possess information about the incident and the circumstances surrounding it, as part of gathering evidence and statements related to the case.
Tracking the suspects' movements
In parallel, the technical support team prepared a plan to trace the activities and movements of the suspects before and after executing the crime. Technical analysis of the data and clues identified the location of the suspects' meeting before the attack, and the timing of their movement to the crime scene.
The investigations also revealed the vehicles used by the perpetrators in their movements, and the route they took to reach the crime scene and then leave it after the execution.
Identifying 3 suspects
The results of the reasoning and technical analysis led to the identification of 3 main suspects in the crime, following which the Public Prosecutor's office issued orders to arrest and bring them in to complete the investigation procedures and question them about their role in the incident, without disclosing more details about their identities or nationalities.
Who is Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was assassinated on the third of February last year in Zintan city, in an incident carried out by gunmen who stormed his residence.
Saif al-Islam is the second eldest of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s sons, and the eldest son of his second wife Safia Farkash. During his father's rule, he headed the Gaddafi Foundation for Development, and launched the "Libya Tomorrow" project, which led to the release of a number of regime opponents at that time
