Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been assassinated at his home by four assailants. The news emerged on 03 February 2026, with details surrounding the circumstances of his death still emerging.
Confirmation of the tragedy
Abdullah Othman, who served as Saif al-Islam’s political adviser, took to Facebook to confirm the news of his demise, although he refrained from disclosing specific details regarding the incident or the identity of the attackers.
Marcel Ceccaldi, Saif al-Islam’s attorney from France, spoke with the media, stating that the perpetrators remain unidentified. Ceccaldi remarked,
“For now, we don’t know”
who orchestrated the attack, adding that a close associate of Gaddafi had expressed concerns about security issues about ten days prior.
Reactions and next steps
In response to the assassination, Saif al-Islam’s political team released an official statement mourning his death and announced that plans were being made to recover his body. As journalists continue to investigate the story, updates will be provided as more information becomes available.