The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspects, comprising 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian, over alleged illegal lithium processing activities at four plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State.
The arrests followed intelligence gathering and surveillance by operatives of the Commission’s Lagos Zonal Directorate Two.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says the suspects were arrested at four illegal lithium processing plants in Ogere, Ogun State.
According to an EFCC Press release issued on Monday, October 26, the operation was carried out following credible intelligence and surveillance.
Items recovered from the suspects include bags of lithium rocks, 18 mobile devices, 4 laptop computers, 2 decoders, a television remote control and a trailer truck.
The Commission said investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be charged to Court upon their conclusion.
Lithium is a mineral used in the production of rechargeable batteries, including those for electric vehicles and electronic devices.
The EFCC has yet to disclose further details about the alleged operations of the processing plants or the identities of the suspects.
The Commission says the suspects will face prosecution after investigations are concluded.
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