The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, has arrested 31 individuals over alleged illegal mining activities in Jos, Plateau State.
According to a statement from the anti-graft agency, the suspects were apprehended on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos. Their arrest followed credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining operations in the state.
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Among the arrested individuals are four Chinese nationals and 27 Nigerians, including suppliers found in possession of unprocessed solid minerals suspected to have been illegally mined.
The Chinese nationals were identified as Liang Qinyong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing, and Long Kechong. Other suspects include Akilu Akonimi, Umar Mohammed, Aaron Davo, Auwal Abdullahi, Haruna Umar, Prosper Goddey, Alex Long, Mathew Onmaza, Oupe Anzaku, Samson Luka, John Nwang, Saidu Mohammed, and several others.
During the operation, EFCC operatives recovered a truck loaded with eight bags of processed Monazite, a mineral weighing approximately 1,000kg. Each bag is valued at N4 million.
The EFCC stated that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded