Authorities are working to stop corruption and protect Nigeria’s natural resources. The EFCC arrests Chinese illegal lithium case has attracted public attention following a raid in Ogun State.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian during the operation. The arrests took place at four lithium processing facilities in the Ogere area of Ogun State.
The raid was carried out by officers from the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 after weeks of gathering intelligence and monitoring the sites. The operation is part of efforts to stop illegal mining and mineral processing in Nigeria.
EFCC arrests Chinese illegal lithium
The EFCC raided four lithium processing plants in Ogun State over alleged permit violations. Officers recovered bagged lithium rocks, 18 mobile phones, four laptops, a trailer truck, two TV decoders, and a remote control.
The EFCC said the 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian arrested during the operation were being questioned. Investigators are checking who owns the four processing plants, reviewing financial records, and tracing the origins of the lithium rocks.
The EFCC arrests Chinese illegal lithium operation is part of efforts to stop illegal mineral processing and protect Nigeria’s natural resources. The commission said the suspects would be taken to court after the investigation is completed, in line with the law.
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