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15 arrested at illegal lithium plants in Nigeria

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Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium-processing plants in Ogere, Ogun State. Investigators seized lithium ore, 18 phones, four laptops and a truck, Punch reports, with prosecutions expected after the investigation.

Fourteen Chinese nationals and one Nigerian were arrested at four illegal lithium-processing plants in Ogere, Ogun State, the Lagos 2 zonal command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Monday.

The arrests took place on Friday 23 October following surveillance operations based on information considered credible. Investigators seized bags of lithium ore, 18 phones, four laptops, two decoders, a television remote control and a trailer truck, according to the EFCC. The suspects are to be brought before the court after the investigation.

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