Seven Chinese, Four Nigerians Arrested for Alleged Illegal Mining in Akwa Ibom

Seven Chinese, four Nigerians arrested for alleged illegal mining in Akwa Ibom

Seven China Nationals and Four Nigerians have been arrested by operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,

Illegal Mining Bust: EFCC Arrests Chinese, Nigerian Suspects in Akwa Ibom - TV360 Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended eleven individuals, including seven Chinese nationals and four Nigerians, in Akwa Ibom State for alleged involvement in illegal mining operations. The arrests took place on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Emem-Asuk community of the Eastern Obolo Local Government Area. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday. He noted …

EFCC Arrests 11 Suspects, including 7 Chinese, for Illegal Mining in Akwa Ibom - Newsmakers

Matilda Omonaiye/ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 11 individuals, including seven Chinese nationals and four Nigerians, for engaging in illegal mining operations in Akwa Ibom State. According to a statement issued yesterday by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, operatives from the Uyo Zonal Directorate carried out the arrests on Thursday, July 24, […] The post EFCC Arrests 11 Suspects, including 7 Chinese, for Ille…

EFCC Arrests Seven Chinese, Four Nigerians for Illegal Mining in Akwa Ibom

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended seven Chinese nationals and four Nigerians for allegedly engaging in illegal ilmenite mining in Akwa Ibom State.Dele Oyewale, EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, announced that operatives from the Uyo Zonal Directorate arrested the suspects on Thursday, July 24, in Emem-Asuk, Eastern Obolo Local Government Area. The Chinese suspects were identified as Yang Chaobao, 32; Zhong Dun Y…

EFCC Nabs 11 Suspected Illegal Miners In Akwa Ibom

EFCC Nabs 11 Suspected Illegal Miners In Akwa Ibom Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC, have arrested eleven suspected illegal miners for engaging in mining activities without requisite licences. They were arrested on Thursday July 24, 2025, at Emem-Asuk community, Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The suspects are seven Chinese identified as: Yang Chaobao, 32,  Zho…

In Akwa Ibom, EFCC Nabs 7 Chinese & 4 Nigerians For Illegal Mining

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eleven suspected illegal miners for engaging in mining activities without requisite licences. They were arrested on Thursday July 24, 2025, at Emem-Asuk community, Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The suspects are seven Chinese identified as: Yang Chaobao, 32, Zhong Dun Yi , 33, Cheng Jiang , 35, Zhong Dun Long , 37…