EFCC Arrests Four Chinese, 27 Others for Alleged Illegal Mining in Jos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four Chinese nationals and 27 Nigerians over alleged illegal mining in Jos, Plateau State.
In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests, which took place on Saturday at Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos.
According to Oyewale, the operation followed credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining activities. The arrested individuals include miners and suppliers caught with unprocessed solid minerals suspected to have been illegally sourced.
During the raid, EFCC operatives recovered a truck loaded with eight bags of processed monazite, weighing 1,000 kg and valued at N4 million per bag.
The commission stated that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations.
