The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian at four suspected illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State.
The anti-graft agency disclosed this on Monday in a post on its official X handle, stating that the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation targeting the facilities.
According to the EFCC, the 15 suspects were arrested on Friday, October 23, 2026, following credible intelligence 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 commission said the suspects would be charged in court after the conclusion of investigations.
The EFCC stated, “Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 14 Chinese nationals 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.”
