Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, have arrested 15 male suspects for their alleged involvement in the illegal dealing of radioactive solid minerals.
The suspects were intercepted on Sunday, along the Suleja–Maji Road in Niger State while transporting the suspected minerals in three trucks to several destinations across the country for an undisclosed purpose.
According to the anti-graft agency, the arrest was carried out during an operation by EFCC operatives who intercepted the trucks and discovered the suspected radioactive materials being conveyed.
“The suspects were intercepted and arrested along Suleja-Maji Road, Niger State, while conveying the suspected solid minerals in three trucks to several locations across Nigeria for an undisclosed purpose,” the commission stated.
The EFCC disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody at its Kaduna Zonal Directorate, where they are undergoing further investigation.
“The suspects are currently undergoing further investigations in the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Commission and will soon be charged to court,” the EFCC added.
The commission reiterated its commitment to cracking down on illegal mining activities and the unlawful movement of solid minerals across Nigeria.