By Gwurld4026 
Arrests Made in Plateau State for Illegal Mining Activities
On March 8, 2025, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 31 individuals—comprising four Chinese nationals and 27 Nigerians—suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities in Jos, Plateau State. The operation took place at the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, following credible intelligence linking the company to unlawful mining operations.
The Chinese nationals apprehended were identified as Liang Qinyong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing, and Long Kechong. The Nigerian suspects included Akilu Akonimi, Umar Mohammed, Aaron Davo, Auwal Abdullahi, Haruna Umar, Prosper Goddey, Alex Long, Mathew Onmaza, Oupe Anzaku, Samson Luka, John Nwang, Saidu Mohammed, Mohammed Musa, Abubakar Ibrahim, Mohammed Zaradeen, Yakubu Adidzi, Isah Dahiru, Yusuf Musa, Benjamin D. Dalop, Ibrahim Wakili, Adam Muhammed, Abubakar Ahmed Muazu, Murtala Abubakar, Peter Yakubu, Ibrahim Musa, Monday Christopher, and Billard Musa.
During the operation, EFCC officials recovered a truck loaded with eight bags of processed monazite—a rare mineral—each weighing approximately 1,000 kilograms and valued at N4 million per bag. The suspects are currently undergoing further investigation and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigative process.
The EFCC has reiterated its commitment to combating illegal mining activities, emphasizing the detrimental impact such practices have on Nigeria’s economy and environment. The commission urges the public to report any suspicious activities related to illegal mining and financial crimes to uphold the rule of law and protect the nation’s natural resources.