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By John Ogunsemore
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two Chinese and six Nigerians for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Ogere area of Ogun State.
In a statement issued on Friday, the commission said operatives of its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 nabbed the suspects identified as Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo, Wasiu Ademola Alao, Ajibola Nurudeen, Ibrahim Yinusa and Saidu Shuaibu.
The EFCC said the suspects were arrested on Friday, May 9, during a sting operation following credible intelligence received by the commission and detailed surveillance carried out on them.
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“At the point of arrest, operatives recovered three trucks loaded with sacks of substances suspected to be ground lithium powder and other yet-to-be-identified solid minerals.
“Other items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota 4Runner SUV, mobile phones, samples of low grade lithium, Automated Teller Machine, ATM cards, the suspects’ international passports, four pieces of LED Flashlight and other documents.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” the commission stated.
