Court orders final forfeiture of mining site, trucks, lithium stones to FG

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, issued a ruling on May 22, 2026, mandating the final forfeiture of assets linked to illegal mining operations in Ogun State. The court's decision affects both Chinese nationals and Nigerian individuals implicated in these activities. Among the forfeited properties are a mining site situated behind the Baale’s Palace, several trucks, and lithium stones. This ruling underscores the government's ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining and regulate the mining sector in Nigeria.

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