By Patrick Idowu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested 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 suspects were apprehended on Saturday at the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited in Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos following credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining operations.
During the raid, EFCC operatives recovered a truck loaded with eight bags of processed Monazite, each weighing 1,000kg and valued at N4 million per bag.
The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations, the commission confirmed.
