Zintan: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya's former leader Muammar Gaddafi, was reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen in the western city of Zintan. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with reports indicating that four gunmen stormed Gaddafi's home and killed him after deactivating the surveillance cameras.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Abdullah Osman, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's senior political advisor, confirmed the attack and subsequent killing. The attack has raised questions regarding the motive and perpetrators, as no group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
In a related development, the 444 Combat Brigade issued a statement categorically denying any involvement in the incident or the ongoing conflict in Zintan, which is located southwest of the capital city of Tripoli. The brigade's statement aims to clarify their non-involvement amid circulating reports suggesting otherwise.