Alleged Illegal Mining: EFCC Arrests Five Chinese In Uyo

Five suspected Chinese allegedly involved in illegal mining activities at Ndito-Eka-Iba village, in Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), of the Uyo Zonal Directorate.

The five alleged illegal miners were arrested by the “Special Task Force on illegal Mining” at the Commission’s Zonal office in Uyo, following credible intelligence on the illegal activities of foreign mining companies within Eket and Ibieno Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State.

The arrested Chinese suspects were identified as: Zhon Qinping arrested on 10th September, 2024 at Ibieno Local Government Area, while Li Yi, Xie Bin, Chen Mou Zhou and Chen Zeng were arrested on August 29, 2024 at the same location.

They were all arrested at an illegal mining site of a mineral suspected to be ilmenite, a titanium- iron oxide mineral.

The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.