NSCDC seizes truck carrying lithium in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has intercepted a truck transporting 36 tonnes of suspected lithium ore in Kwara State. Abbas Nda-Mohammed, the NSCDC State Commandant, revealed that the suspects could not provide legal documents for the mineral. Three individuals were arrested during the operation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source and ownership of the lithium.
What happened
- The NSCDC intercepted a truck with 36 tonnes of suspected lithium ore along the Jebba Expressway, Okolowo Area of Ilorin.
- Abbas Nda-Mohammed stated that the suspects lacked valid mining licences, waybills, or legal documents for the minerals.
- Three suspects were apprehended by the Mines and Steel Unit during an intelligence-led operation.
- The command is working to identify others involved and the mining company connected to the case.
- The suspects will be prosecuted after investigations, and the NSCDC pledged to intensify efforts against illegal mining.
