EFCC Arrests Chinese For Suspected Illegal Mining In Ilorin

September 10, 2022
EFCC Arrests Chinese For Suspected Illegal Mining In Ilorin
Gang Deng, suspected illegal miners Photo credit: EFCC
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested a 29-year-old Chinese, Gang Deng, for suspected illegal mining in Ilorin, Kwara State.
According to a statement released on Saturday by Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Deng was arrested on Friday, September 9, 2022, and found to be in possession of crude minerals without authority.  A truck load of solid minerals suspected to be lepidolite was recovered from him.
 The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, the EFCC stated.
PBA Reporter
+ posts

Featured Stories

Latest from News

Ghana Police Confirm Arrest of Self-Styled Prophet Ebo Noah

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, following weeks of controversy surrounding his failed prediction that the world would end on Christmas Day, December 25 2025. The confirmation was contained in a statement
Ukraine War: 4 Authors Propose New EU Support Package
Previous Story

Ukraine War: 4 Authors Propose New EU Support Package

Ndigwe Not Akwa Traditional Ruler, Anambra Govt Declares
Next Story

Ndigwe Not Awka Traditional Ruler, Anambra Govt Declares

Don't Miss

NLC To Suspend Strike Action Against CBN, FG Intervenes In Dispute

NLC Denies Impending Strike, Calls Reports ‘Fake News’

The National Labour Congress (NLC) dismissed widespread rumors of an
How Stronger Naira Is Failing To Put Food On Tables

How Stronger Naira Is Failing To Put Food On Tables

In a country where the value of money can make