A young Nigerian woman trapped in Libya has issued a heartfelt appeal for assistance, urging the Nigerian government and relevant agencies to intervene and help her return safely to her homeland.
A Heartbreaking Call for Help
In a distressing video circulating widely on social media, the woman appears visibly ill, even vomiting blood, as she pleads not to be left stranded in a foreign country where her life is at serious risk.
She remains anonymous but shares the grim reality of her situation since arriving in Libya. She reveals that she has been cautioned against revealing her plans to leave, fearing arrest by local authorities if she is discovered.
Her words are a desperate cry: “Nigeria, please hear me. Have mercy on me for God’s sake. I want to come back home-I’m exhausted. Look at the place I’m living in. Please don’t let the police imprison me. They warned that if anyone finds out I’m trying to leave, I will be arrested. I just want to return to Nigeria. Don’t let me die in a foreign land.”
The Grim Truth Behind Irregular Migration
Libya has long been a perilous transit point for migrants aiming to reach Europe in search of better opportunities. However, the journey is fraught with dangers, including abuse, detention, and even fatal outcomes.
Authorities and experts have consistently cautioned against these hazardous routes, highlighting the absence of legal safeguards, the prevalence of human trafficking networks, and the frequent violence migrants endure.
Despite these warnings, many Nigerians continue to take the risk, driven by the belief that “any place outside Nigeria is better.” This recent incident starkly illustrates the life-threatening risks associated with irregular migration.
Public Response on Social Media
The woman’s plea has ignited widespread empathy and concern among Nigerians online. Many have expressed sorrow and called for urgent action to ensure her safe return.
User EgoG_01 shared: “May someone come to her aid. Life in Nigeria is tough, but we have no other country, which is why many still stay.”
Ruch_Trc20 commented: “She was warned, but as usual, people say ‘my situation is different’ and ‘anywhere is better than Nigeria.'”
mayor_xox added: “This breaks my heart. So many Nigerians suffer abroad. God, please help her find a safe way back home.”
Stranded Nigerian Lady in Libya cries out for help to return home pic.twitter.com/VkkaobTWV8
– Oyindamola (@dammiedammie35) September 29, 2025
The overwhelming sentiment among online users is a unified call for Nigerian authorities to act swiftly and ensure the woman’s safe repatriation before her health worsens.
Watch the video below to see her plea firsthand.