Operatives of the Lagos Zonalp Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 14 Chinese and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State.
The anti-graft agency stated on Monday via its X handle that the operation was carried out when its operatives busted the illegal lithium plants.
It said the 15 suspects were arrested last Friday, October 23, 2026, adding that lithium rocks, laptops, among others, were recovered from the operation.
The tweet read, “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 in court upon conclusion of investigations.”