Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested ten individuals suspected over their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin – Ogbomosho axis.
In a statement the Head, Media and Publicity of the commission,Dele.Oyewale says the suspects were arrested on Sunday, February 1, 2026, following credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in parts of Kwara and Oyo States.
According to it the suspects, comprising nine truck drivers and one escort were intercepted and taken into custody in a well -coordinated sting operation.
It says solid minerals arrested with the suspects include lithium, tin, and lepidolite adding that the suspects have no requisite licences, permits, or regulatory approvals for their mining activities.
The statement says other items recovered from the suspects are trucks loaded with the unlawfully mined materials.
It says the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
REL/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
