Illegal Miners in Ogbomoso (Nigerian Mining)

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate have apprehended 10 suspected illegal miners in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

In a statement by EFCC Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale the suspects were arrested with six fully loaded trucks of lithium.

Illegal Miners in Ogbomoso (Nigerian Mining)
Trucks loaded with lithium by illegal miners in Ogbomoso

According to Oyewale, the names of the illicit miners are: Olufimihan Eniola, Tiamiyu Rokeeb, Sulaiman Usman, Adeleke Waliu, Olusola Sunday, Oyedokun Oluwagbemiga, Yunusa Adisa, Ganiyu Kazeem, Muideen Babayemi, and Sulaimon Ishiaq.

Oyewale added that they were apprehended following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in criminal mining of solid mineral resources in the state, especially lithium, and their evacuation to unknown destinations. The suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

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