MORE casualties of slavery in libya, who were as of late repatriated to Nigeria, have expressed their difficulty in the hands of human traffickers in the north African nation.
One of them, who gave his name as Lucky
Akoluche, said the traffickers utilized illegal migrants, including Nigerians , to test the strength of their guns .
Akoluche, a 28 - year - old man from Ikah North - East Local Government Area of Delta State , revealed to Southern City News that the human abuse traffickers see the lives of their victims as nothing .
" The Libyans executed individuals the way they loved . When they purchased new weapons , they utilized people to test the firearms .
They call us dark monkeys , " the returnee expressed .
Akoluche, who asserted to be an undergraduate of the Delta State Polytechnic , Ozoro , said he decided to drop out of school looking for better methods for employment in Europe when he could never again manage the cost of his school charges .
He likewise said he was repatriated with damage in his hand, which he maintained amid a battle with a Gambian illegal migrants.
" I travelled out of Nigeria for Europe on April 25 , 2016 . I needed to go to Germany , however I went through Libya . I traveled out of Nigeria due to the misery that my family and I were confronting .
" I was in the second semester of my first year in Ozoro Polytechnic . Be that as it may, I couldn't proceed with due to absence of cash to pay my charges , " he clarified.
Akoluche included , " So , my sister helped me with some cash , which I used to travel . My companions likewise prompted me to go . I spent about N2 m .
" I lament forsaking my examinations for a greener pasture abroad . Libya isn't great ; I didn't realize the dangers in the journey before I left Nigeria . I should have stayed in Nigeria to better my life . "
Akoluche advised those nursing the thought with respect to making a trip from Nigeria to Europe via land to have a rethink .
" It is smarter to remain in Nigeria in light of the fact that many individuals are biting the dust in Libya . There was no water and nourishment for a considerable length of time .
" People lost their lives on the sea. Around 10 people passed away in my presence because of absence of water and food for up to a month.
" I plead with the government to help me with my injury and also thank the government for taking me back to my country
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