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EFCC Bursts Four Illegal Lithium Plants, Arrests 14 Chinese

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October 26, 2026

Joseph Imo

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian at 4 unlawful lithium processing crops in Ogere, Ogun State.

The suspects have been arrested on Friday, October 23, by operatives of the fee’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 following intelligence gathering and surveillance.

In a press release issued on Monday, the EFCC mentioned operatives recovered luggage of lithium rocks, 18 cell gadgets, 4 laptops, two decoders, a tv distant management and a trailer truck in the course of the operation.

The fee didn’t disclose the identities of the suspects or present additional particulars in regards to the possession of the 4 processing crops.

The arrests type a part of the EFCC’s efforts to deal with alleged unlawful actions involving Nigeria’s strong mineral sources.

Lithium is a key mineral used within the manufacturing of rechargeable batteries for electrical automobiles and digital gadgets. Nigeria has deposits of the mineral throughout a number of states, attracting rising curiosity from native and international buyers.

The EFCC mentioned the suspects could be charged to courtroom after investigations had been concluded.

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Joseph Imo

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