Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested eight trucks conveying suspected illegal solid minerals.
The trucks were arrested on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Katsina-ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
The EFCC disclosed this on Friday night on its official X handle.
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According to the EFCC, solid minerals suspected to be fluorite, and iron stones were recovered from the eight trucks.
“The minerals were mined from some illegal mining sites in the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State,” the agency said.
It added that the suspects will soon be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.