Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, have arrested two Chinese and six Nigerians for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Ogere area of Ogun State.
According to the EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, the suspect were apprehended during a sting operation following credible intelligence received by the Commission and detailed surveillance carried out on their activities.
The suspects Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo, Wasiu Ademola Alao, Ajibola Nurudeen, Ibrahim Yinusa, and Saidu Shuaibu were apprehended on Friday.
At the point of arrest, operatives recovered three trucks loaded with sacks of substances suspected to be ground lithium powder, along with other yet-to-be-identified solid minerals.
Other items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota 4Runner SUV, mobile phones, samples of suspected low-grade lithium, ATM cards, passports, four LED flashlights, and various documents relevant to the investigation.
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