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EFCC arrests 15 people over illegal lithium processing in Ogun State

EFCC lithium processing illegal mining Ogun State resource theft

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian for allegedly operating four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State.

The arrests were carried out by the commission’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 on Friday, October 23, following intelligence gathering and surveillance. During the operation, officials recovered several bags of lithium-bearing rocks, a trailer truck, and various electronic devices, including 18 mobile phones and four laptops.

The EFCC stated that the suspects will be charged in court once investigations are concluded. The crackdown occurs as Nigeria seeks to develop its solid minerals sector to diversify its economy away from crude oil reliance.

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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission · Nigeria · Ogere · Ogun State

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EFCC Busts Illegal Lithium Plants in Ogun, arrests 14 Chinese [thepodiummedia.com]
EFCC busts Ogun lithium plants, arrests 14 chinese [bizwatchnigeria.ng]
EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects at Illegal Lithium Plants in Ogun - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria [insidebusiness.ng]
Nigeria’s EFCC Arrests 15 Over Alleged Lithium Processing at Four Plants [econotimes.com]
EFCC arrests 14 Chinese nationals, one Nigerian over four illegal lithium processing plants [www.premiumtimesng.com]
EFCC arrests 14 Chinese nationals over illegal lithium processing in Ogun [nairametrics.com]