Chinese Brothers, Two Nigerians Detained for Suspected Illegal Mining.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two Chinese brothers, Wang Jiang and Wang Richard, along with two Nigerian accomplices, Donatus Agupusi and Michael Benneth Agu, for allegedly attempting to export solid minerals without the required permit.

The arrest was made possible by an intelligence tip from the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on November 3, 2024. Wang Jiang was apprehended at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu after suspicious stones, believed to be solid minerals, were found in his luggage during the hold baggage screening.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Agupusi, owner of Great Wall Construction Limited, is the employer of the other suspects. It was also discovered that Wang Jiang intended to travel to China to conduct tests on the solid minerals. However, none of the four suspects possessed the necessary permit to export the minerals to China.

Charges and Next Steps

The suspects will face charges in court once investigations are concluded. This development highlights the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining activities in Nigeria.

Kwara State Police Command Arrests Three Suspects for Grisly Murder of Okada Rider.

The Kwara State Police Command has apprehended three individuals, Peter Samuel, Jeremiah Tiozinda, and Sunday Agbenke, for allegedly beheading a commercial motorcyclist and stealing his motorcycle in the Asunlere area of Oke Oyi, Ilorin.

Investigation and Arrest

On November 4, 2024, residents of Asunlere community reported the discovery of a headless body near a stream. Detectives swiftly responded, capturing photographic evidence indicating severe violence around the neck ¹. The victim’s body was evacuated to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital morgue for autopsy.

Recovered Evidence

At the crime scene, police recovered an Itel Android phone and the stolen motorcycle, which were later confirmed to belong to the suspects ¹. Further investigation led to the apprehension of the suspects, who confessed to committing the crime.

Confession and Motive

Peter Samuel, one of the suspects, revealed that Sunday Agbenke, the ringleader, had planned the murder to steal the victim’s newly purchased motorcycle, intending to sell it for financial gain. Samuel confessed to beheading the victim after his companion struck the rider with a plank.

Next Steps

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation. The suspects will soon face arraignment in court.

Nigeria’s Civil Defence Corps Cracks Down on Illegal Mining.

In a bold operation, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has shut down an illicit mining site in Nasarawa State. Led by Commander ACC Attah John Onoja, the successful raid follows previous arrests of foreign nationals and locals involved in illegal mining.

Commander Onoja stressed the urgency of combating illegal mining, citing its devastating impact on Nigeria’s economy and national security. He vowed to continue dismantling such operations, which he described as economic sabotage threatening the nation’s prosperity and GDP growth.

These efforts demonstrate the government’s commitment to combating illegal mining and promoting a secure and prosperous mining industry in Nigeria.

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