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Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of properties recovered from Chinese nationals and Nigerians allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in Ogun State to the Federal Government.
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 mineral resources.
Justice Osiagor made the order on May 22, 2026, following a motion filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The application, argued by EFCC counsel, Bilkisu Buhari, sought an order for the custody and disposal of the recovered properties pursuant to Section 330 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, and other relevant laws.
