The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in Ogun state.
In a statement on Friday, the anti-graft agency said the suspects were apprehended in the Ogere area of the state.
“Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, have arrested two Chinese and six Nigerians for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities,” the statement reads.
“The suspects: Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo
Wasiu Ademola Alao, Ajibola Nurudeen
Ibrahim Yinusa and Saidu Shuaibu were arrested during a sting operation following credible intelligence received by the Commission and detailed surveillance carried out on them.”
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EFCC operatives recovered three trucks loaded with sacks of substances suspected to be ground lithium powder, as well as other unidentified solid minerals.
“Other items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota 4Runner SUV, mobile phones, samples of low grade lithium, Automated Teller Machine, ATM cards, the suspects’ international passports, four pieces of LED Flashlight and other documents,” the anti-graft agency said.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”
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