US EditionNigeria: 'Illegal Mining' - EFCC Nabs 10, Impounds Trucks in Kwara
EFCC arrested nine truck drivers and one escort for transporting unlicensed lithium, tin, and lepidolite along the Ilorin-Ogbomosho highway, seizing their trucks, the commission said.
- EFCC Ilorin Zonal Directorate operatives arrested 10 persons suspected of illegal mining along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho axis following a coordinated operation.
- Following tips from intelligence, EFCC said suspects failed to produce valid licences or permits, prompting a targeted operation into unlawful excavation and movement of solid minerals.
- Seized items comprised lithium, tin and lepidolite, and trucks conveying suspected minerals were impounded during the operation.
- A spokesperson for the EFCC said the suspects remain in custody and trucks were impounded as investigations continue, with charges to follow upon conclusion.
- The suspects comprised nine truck drivers and one escort, according to the commission, while Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, described the well-coordinated interception and seizures.
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EFCC arrests 10 over alleged illegal mining in Kwara
The suspects were arrested on Sunday by operatives of the EFCC’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate following what the agency described as credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation across parts of Kwara and neighbouring Oyo State The post EFCC arrests 10 over alleged illegal mining in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
'Illegal Mining': EFCC Nabs 10, Impounds Trucks In Kwara
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 persons over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in Kwara State. The suspects were apprehended along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho highway following actionable intelligence on unlawful excavation and movement of solid minerals. Those arrested comprise nine truck drivers and one escort, the commission said. A statement by Dele Oy…
EFCC Intercepts Suspects In Solid Minerals Smuggling In Kwara — Lithium, Tin, Lepidolite Seized
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 persons over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in Kwara State. The suspects were apprehended along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho highway following actionable intelligence on the unlawful excavation and movement of solid minerals. Those arrested comprise nine truck drivers and one escort, the commission said. A statement by Del…
EFCC nabs 10 suspects, trucks over alleged illegal mining activities in Kwara - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested ten individuals suspected of involvement in illegal mining activities on the Ilorin – Ogbomosho axis. The Commission’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said that the suspects were arrested on Sunday following credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in parts of Kwara and Oyo States. He said that the suspects,…
EFCC Nabs 10 Suspects, Trucks For Alleged Illegal Mining Activities In Kwara
EFCC Nabs 10 Suspects, Trucks For Alleged Illegal Mining Activities In Kwara Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested ten individuals suspected of involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin – Ogbomosho axis. They were arrested on Sunday, February 1, 2026, following credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in parts of Kwara and Oy…
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