The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State.
The commission disclosed the arrests on Monday through its official X account, stating that operatives of its Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 carried out the operation following credible intelligence and surveillance.
According to the EFCC, the 15 suspects were arrested on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Items recovered during the operation included bags of lithium rocks, 18 mobile devices, four computer laptops, two decoders, a television remote control and a trailer truck.
In its statement, the commission said: “Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 14 Chinese and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State.
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“The suspects were arrested on Friday, October 23, 2026, following credible intelligence and surveillance.
“Upon their arrest, bags of lithium rocks, 18 mobile devices, four computer laptops, two decoders, a television remote control, and a trailer truck were recovered from the suspects.
“The suspects will be charged in court upon conclusion of investigations.”
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