EFCC Arrests Four Chinese, 27 Others for Alleged Illegal Mining in Jos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended four Chinese nationals and 27 Nigerians over alleged illegal mining activities in Jos, Plateau State.

According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Tuesday in Abuja, the arrests took place on Saturday at the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located in Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos. The operation followed credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining operations in the area.

Among those arrested were suppliers found in possession of unprocessed solid minerals, suspected to have been illegally mined. During the operation, authorities recovered exhibits, including a truck carrying eight bags of processed monazite, each weighing 1,000 kg and valued at N4 million.

The EFCC stated that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.