The ruling followed an application filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has ordered the final forfeiture of properties recovered from Chinese nationals and Nigerians allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in Ogun State to the Nigerian Government.
The ruling followed an application filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The forfeited assets include a mining site located behind the Baale’s Palace on Ileposo Street, adjacent to 59 Street, Ode-Remo, Ogun State; a Toyota 4Runner SUV with registration number AWE 261 AE; two trucks loaded with substantial quantities of mica and lithium stones; and a 40-foot container containing large quantities of mica and lithium stones.
The EFCC, through its counsel, Bilkisu Buhari, urged the court to grant custody and disposal orders over the properties pursuant to Section 330 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, and other relevant laws.
