Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, have arrested two Chinese nationals and 6 Nigerians for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Ogere area of Ogun State.
The suspects: Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo
Wasiu Ademola Alao, Ajibola Nurudeen
Ibrahim Yinusa and Saidu Shuaibu were arrested on Friday, 9 May 2025, during a sting operation following credible intelligence received by the Commission and detailed surveillance carried out on them.
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At the point of arrest, operatives recovered three trucks loaded with sacks of substances suspected to be ground lithium powder and other yet-to-be-identified solid minerals.
Other items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota 4Runner SUV, mobile phones, samples of low grade lithium, ATM cards, the suspects’ international passports, 4 pieces of LED Flashlight and other documents.
The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
