EFCC secures final forfeiture of illegal mining assets in Ogun

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Ogun Mining Site, Trucks Linked To Chinese Syndicate

A Nigerian federal court ordered the final forfeiture of a mica and lithium mining operation in Ogun State — including a site, two trucks, and a 40-foot container with 3,210 bags of minerals — tied to a Chinese-Nigerian syndicate busted by the EFCC on May 9, 2025. The case signals tightening enforcement around critical mineral supply chains in West Africa, relevant for any organization sourcing battery materials or running due diligence on upstream commodity suppliers.