EFCC uncovers illegal factories, distillery in Ogun, arrests foreigners, police officers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has uncovered a sprawling illegal industrial complex housing several processing plants, warehouses, and an illegal distillery in Ogere, Ogun State.

The commission also arrested foreign nationals, police officers and other Nigerians in connection with the discovery.

The facility was uncovered during an inspection led by EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

According to Arise News, the complex, allegedly operated by foreign nationals believed to be Chinese citizens, housed a petroleum processing plant, a lithium processing factory, a specialized wood processing facility and a power generation plant.

Other facilities discovered at the site included warehouses containing motorcycles, satellite communication equipment and thousands of power banks.

An illegal distillery allegedly involved in the mass production of alcoholic spirits was also found within the complex.

Speaking during the inspection, Olukoyede said investigations into the activities of the facility were ongoing.

He, however, assured that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.

The EFCC is yet to disclose further details about the identities of those arrested or the full scope of the alleged illegal operations.