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EFCC Commissions Spokesperson, Oyewale
By ISAAC AREGBESOLA
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested ten individuals suspected of involvement in illegal mining activities on the Ilorin – Ogbomosho axis.
The Commission’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
He said that the suspects were arrested on Sunday following credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in parts of Kwara and Oyo States.
He said that the suspects, 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,” he said.
The commission’s spokesperson said that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. (NAN)
