The operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 persons 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 Oyo States, according to a statement signed by the EFCC’s head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Monday.
The suspects, comprising nine truck drivers and one escort, were intercepted and taken into custody in a well-coordinated sting operation.
“Solid minerals arrested with the suspects include lithium, tin, and lepidolite. The suspects have no requisite licences, permits, or regulatory approvals for their mining activities.
“Other items recovered from the suspects are trucks loaded with the unlawfully mined materials.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” the statement said.
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