Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 individuals suspected of illegal mining activities in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The suspects were apprehended with six trucks fully loaded with lithium, a highly valuable mineral.
The arrested suspects are Yunusa Adisa, Ganiyu Kazeem, Muideen Babayemi, Sulaiman Usman, Adeleke Waliu, Tiamiyu Rokeeb, Olusola Sunday, Oyedokun Oluwagbemiga, Sulaimon Ishiaq, and Olufimihan Eniola. Their arrest followed credible intelligence reports about their involvement in the unlawful extraction and transportation of solid mineral resources, particularly lithium, to undisclosed locations.
The EFCC’s swift action underscores its commitment to curbing illegal mining activities and protecting the nation’s mineral resources. The suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigations.
This development highlights the EFCC’s proactive measures in addressing environmental and economic crimes, ensuring that those involved in illegal mining face justice. The agency continues to encourage the public to provide information that could help in combating such illicit activities.
