Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian following targeted raids on four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State.
The anti-graft agency confirmed the enforcement action on Monday via its official X handle, disclosing that the 15 suspects were taken into custody on Friday, October 23, 2026, following weeks of covert intelligence collection and physical surveillance.
During the operation, EFCC agents seized multiple bags of raw lithium rocks, a trailer truck used for transport, 18 mobile devices, four laptop computers, two decoders, and a television remote control.
The EFCC stated that all 15 suspects remain in custody while investigations continue, adding that formal charges will be filed in court upon completion of the inquiry.
The raid represents part of an expanded inter-agency campaign targeting illegal mineral extraction and illegal processing operations in South-West Nigeria.
"Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State... The suspects will be charged in court upon conclusion of investigations." — EFCC Official Statement
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