An armed attack targeted the headquarters of Libya’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in the Janzour district of Tripoli on Sunday, with no reports of casualties. The attack caused minor structural damage to the building.
According to initial reports, unknown assailants fired rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) at the building, though no official information has yet been released regarding casualties or the scale of damage caused by the assault.
The incident represents a serious breach of security involving a state body responsible for combating corruption and protecting public funds. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the perpetrators or their motives, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack as investigations continue.
The Municipal Council of Janzour strongly condemned the assault in an official statement, denouncing what it described as a dangerous and unacceptable act that threatens public safety and undermines the authority of state institutions.
The council called on all security and law enforcement agencies to intensify their efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.
Local officials stressed that attacks on public institutions weaken the rule of law and create an atmosphere of fear and instability, particularly in areas already affected by security challenges. They also emphasized the need to enhance protective measures around government facilities to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Residents in the surrounding area reported hearing loud explosions during the attack, causing alarm among civilians. Security forces reportedly moved quickly to secure the site and prevent further escalation, while traffic in nearby streets was temporarily disrupted.
The attack comes amid ongoing instability in Tripoli, where armed groups continue to operate despite repeated calls for security reform and the consolidation of state authority.
