The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four Chinese nationals and 27 others in connection with illegal mining activities in Jos, Plateau State.
According to a statement released by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the arrests were made on Saturday at the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos. The operation followed credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining in the region.
The suspects, including the four Chinese nationals and 27 Nigerian individuals, are believed to be involved in supplying or possessing unprocessed solid minerals, which are suspected to have been illegally mined. Among the seized items during the operation was a truck loaded with eight bags of processed Monazite, weighing 1000kg and valued at N4 million per bag.
The EFCC confirmed that the suspects will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
