EFCC Illegal Mining Crackdown

Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the EFCC, announced a crackdown on illegal mining sponsors in Nigeria during a conference in Ilorin on November 3, 2026. He emphasized the need to address corruption and its impact on the country's mineral wealth.

Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the EFCC, announced a crackdown on illegal mining during a conference in Ilorin, Kwara. He emphasized targeting financiers and networks behind illegal activities, revealing 52 cases and the forfeiture of 102 tonnes of minerals since October 20

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, led by Ola Olukoyede, announced a crackdown on illegal mining in Nigeria, targeting financiers and public officials involved in the crime. The EFCC recorded 52 illegal mining cases from October 2023 to July 2026.

The EFCC, led by Ola Olukoyede, reported 52 illegal mining cases and secured the forfeiture of 102 tonnes of minerals between October 2023 and July 2026. Olukoyede emphasized the need for cooperation among various agencies to combat resource theft and its connection to insecurity