Illegal Lithium Plants: EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects in Ogun State

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and a Nigerian over alleged illegal lithium processing at four plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State.

According to a post on the EFCC’s X handle on Monday, the arrests followed an operation that uncovered the illegal lithium processing plants.

The anti-graft agency disclosed that the suspects were arrested on Friday, October 23, 2026, following credible intelligence and surveillance.

Items recovered included laptops, lithium rocks and other materials used for lithium processing.

The Commission stated that bags of lithium rocks, 18 mobile devices, four computer laptops, two decoders, a television remote control and a trailer truck were recovered from the suspects.

The EFCC further disclosed that the suspects were arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on cybercrime, conspiracy and stealing.