In February 1978, Gaddafi discovered that his head of military intelligence was plotting to kill him, and began to increasingly entrust security to his Qaddadfa tribe.
Pada Februari 1978, Gaddafi mendapati bahwa kepala intelijen militer berencana membunuhnya, sehingga ia mulai memercayakan keamanan kepada suku Qadhadhfa yang merupakan sukunya.