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EFCC Arrests 10 Suspected Illegal Miners in Ogbomoso

Operatives from the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 individuals suspected of illegal mining activities. The arrests took place in Ogbomoso, with the suspects found in possession of six trucks loaded with lithium.

 

According to a press statement by Mr. Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity at EFCC, the suspects were identified as Yunusa Adisa, Ganiyu Kazeem, Muideen Babayemi, Sulaiman Usman, Adeleke Waliu, Tiamiyu Rokeeb, Olusola Sunday, Oyedokun Oluwagbemiga, Sulaimon Ishiaq, and Olufimihan Eniola.

 

The arrests were made following credible intelligence indicating their involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of solid mineral resources. The suspects are expected to be charged in court upon the completion of the investigation.

 

More details later…

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