14 Chinese, Nigerian arrested at Ogun lithium plants – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and a Nigerian over illegal lithium processing in the Ogere Area of Ogun State.

They were arrested at the four illegal lithium processing plants, according to a post on EFCC’s X handle on Monday.

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The anti-graft agent said the operation was carried out and busted the illegal lithium plants.

The agency disclosed that the suspects were arrested on Friday October 23, 2026 and items recovered were laptops, lithium rocks and other things used in lithium processing.

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The tweet read, “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 were arrested on Friday, October 23, 2026, following credible intelligence and surveillance.

The agency said 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 after their arrest.

The Commission said the suspects were arraigned on seven-count charge “bordering on cybercrime, conspiracy and stealing.”

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