Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested ten individuals suspected of involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin – Ogbomosho axis.
This is contained in a statement by the Head, Media and Publicity EFCC Ilorin Zonal Office, Mr. Dele Oyewale
The statement said they were arrested yesterday, February 1, 2026, following credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in parts of Kwara and Oyo States.
Mr Oyewale explained that the suspects, comprising nine truck drivers and one escort were intercepted and taken into custody in a well -coordinated sting operation as solid minerals arrested with the suspects include lithium, tin, and lepidolite.
He noted that the suspects have no requisite licences, permits, or regulatory approvals for their mining activities.
Other items recovered from the suspects are trucks loaded with the unlawfully mined materials.
EFCC maintained that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
