US EditionEFCC arrests Chinese nationals, Nigerians for alleged illegal mining
- On May 9, 2025, the EFCC conducted a sting operation in Ogere, Ogun State, detaining eight individuals—comprising two Chinese citizens and six Nigerians—suspected of involvement in illegal lithium mining.
- The arrests were made following reliable intelligence and thorough monitoring that revealed the suspects’ illegal mining and trafficking activities involving lithium and other solid minerals.
- EFCC agents seized three trucks carrying sacks believed to contain ground lithium powder, along with a Toyota 4Runner SUV, cell phones, ATM cards, passports, flashlights, and various documents during the operation.
- The agency reported that the suspects remain under investigation and will be formally charged in court once inquiries are complete, emphasizing lithium's significance as "white gold" due to its economic value.
- This arrest illustrates ongoing efforts against illegal mining in Nigeria, which persists despite convictions and poses economic and safety risks due to unregulated mineral extraction.
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EFCC arrests Chinese nationals, Nigerians for alleged illegal mining
The EFCC said it arrested the illegal miners on Friday following credible intelligence and surveillance. The post EFCC arrests Chinese nationals, Nigerians for alleged illegal mining appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
EFCC Arrests 2 Chinese, 6 Nigerians For Illegal Mining In Ogun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for alleged illegal mining operations in Ogere, Ogun State. The post EFCC Arrests 2 Chinese, 6 Nigerians For Illegal Mining In Ogun appeared first on Trending News.
EFCC arrests 2 Chinese, 6 others for illegal mining
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Lagos, have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Ogere area of Ogun. By Kayode Adebiyi Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Lagos, have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Ogere area of Ogun. This is c…
Ogun Mining Crackdown: EFCC Arrests 2 Chinese Nationals, 6 Others — Akelicious
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Ogere area of Ogun State. In a statement released by the commission in Abuja on Saturday, the suspects were identified as Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo, Wasiu Ademola Alao, Ajibola Nurudeen, Ibrahim Yinusa, and Saidu Shuaib…
EFCC arrests 2 Chinese, 6 others for illegal mining - Worldstage
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Lagos, have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Ogere area of Ogun. A statement by the commission in Abuja on Saturday listed the suspects as Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo, Wasiu Ademola Alao, Ajibola Nurudeen, Ibrahim Yinusa, and Saidu Shuaibu. The commission said the susp…
Alleged Cybercrime: Radical Lawyer Etudo Takes Over Defence Of 98 Chinese Nationals
ShareRadical Lagos-based lawyer, Emefo Etudo, has officially taken over the defence of 98 Chinese nationals currently standing trial for alleged cybercrime before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke at the Federal High Court in Lagos. During Friday’s proceedings, M. R. Bashir appeared for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), prosecuting on behalf of the Federal Republic of... The post Alleged Cybercrime: Radical Lawyer Etudo Takes Over Def…
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