EFCC bursts four illegal lithium processing plant, arrests 14 Chinese, Nigerian in Ogun

VIA EFCC NIGERIA ON X:
 
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.
 
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 to court upon conclusion of investigations.