The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four Chinese nationals and 27 Nigerians for alleged illegal mining in Jos, Plateau State capital.
The suspects were apprehended on Saturday at the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos.
According to Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, the arrest followed credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining activities in the state.
The suspects, including suppliers, were found in possession of unprocessed solid minerals suspected to have been illegally mined.
During the arrest, exhibits including a truck loaded with eight bags of processed Monazite, weighing 1000kg and worth N4 million each, were recovered.
Oyewale stated that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.