
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) 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.
Items recovered from them include bags of lithium rocks, 18 mobile phones, four laptops, two decoders, a television remote control and a trailer truck.
The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

