EFCC Arrests 15, Including 14 Chinese, at Illegal Lithium Plants in Ogun

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 15 suspects, including 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian, at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State.

The suspects were arrested on Friday, October 23, 2026, following credible intelligence and surveillance operations by the EFCC.

The commission said the arrests were carried out at the four processing facilities allegedly operating illegally in the area.

Items recovered from the suspects include bags of lithium rocks, 18 mobile devices, four computer laptops, two decoders, a television remote control and a trailer truck.

The EFCC said the recovered items would form part of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the suspects and the illegal lithium processing operations.

The 15 suspects comprise 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian.

The commission said the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.