Illegal Lithium Processing: EFCC Raids Four Plants in Ogun, Arrests 14 Chinese, Nigerian
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has busted four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State, arresting 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian in the operation.
The suspects were apprehended on Friday, October 23, 2026, by operatives of the commission’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 following intelligence reports and surveillance.
Items recovered during the operation included bags of lithium rocks, 18 mobile devices, four laptops, two decoders, a television remote control and a trailer truck.
The EFCC said the suspects would face prosecution after investigations into the alleged illegal activities are concluded.
