ILORIN, Kwara — The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made significant arrests in two separate operations, apprehending Chinese nationals and their accomplice for suspected illegal mining, and PoS cashiers alongside a nurse for alleged currency racketeering.
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In a major breakthrough, EFCC operatives arrested Yang Chao, 39, and Xiao Jiang, 38, both Chinese nationals, along with Chidi Joseph Osuji, 48, for their suspected involvement in illegal mining activities. The arrests followed days of surveillance and intelligence gathering, leading the authorities to mining sites located at Ogunmakin and Ogere, Ogun State.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Chao and Chidi work as a factory manager and machine operator, respectively, for Cruis Chemical Nigeria Limited in Ogunmakin. Jiang operates as an assistant manager for John Odiba Multibiz in Ogere. The trio is alleged to form a cartel engaged in the illegal mining of minerals such as marble stone, white powder, lithium, and lepidolite. The mined minerals are reportedly transported outside the country through illegitimate means for personal gains.
Further investigations linked the three suspects to the ownership of solid minerals transported by 41 other suspects arrested at various locations in Kwara and Oyo states on February 5, 2024. The 41 suspects were apprehended for engaging in mining activities without the necessary licenses.
In a separate operation, the EFCC arrested Sallah Asmau Wuraola, Owoduni Abdullahi Isa (a.k.a Bolaji), both Point of Sale (PoS) cashiers, and Shuaibu Rukayat, a nurse from Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State. The trio was apprehended for allegedly selling new naira notes of different denominations to customers for commercial purposes.
The arrests followed credible intelligence pointing to individuals selling new naira notes without authorization at various public venues. Wuraola and Rukayat were found in possession of N1,220,000, while Isa had N150,000.
All suspects are slated to face charges in court as the EFCC continues its efforts to curb illegal activities and financial crimes.
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