Libya’s Top Prosecutor Initiates Inquiry into Gaddafi Son’s Death. Tripoli, Libya — Libyan prosecutors have commenced a formal investigation into the death of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the late leader Muammar Gaddafi’s son, according to official statements.
The probe is focused on the northwest Libyan city of Zintan, where Saif al — Islam was shot dead.
The public prosecutor’s office has dispatched forensic experts to the site to assist with the investigation.
The office confirmed in a statement that Saif al — Islam died from gunshot wounds.
The investigation is aimed at identifying suspects and interviewing witnesses who may provide insights into the incident.
Gaddafi’s political team described the assassination as a “cowardly and treacherous “act, stating that Saif al-Islam engaged in a struggle with the attackers, who disabled the property’s security cameras. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as a potential successor to his father, was captured by Libyan rebels in 2011 during the uprising that ended his father’s 42-year rule.
He was held in captivity for six years before being released in 2017 under an amnesty law.
He remained a resident of Zintan.
The killing of Saif al — Islam Gaddafi has been a subject of controversy, with many questions remaining unanswered by the Libyan authorities.
The investigation’s outcome is expected to provide more clarity on the circumstances surrounding his death.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
