EFCC busts Chinese-linked illegal refinery in Ogun

ced-admin November 4, 2026 2 minutes read 0 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The commission said the facility was discovered on Saturday, October 31, 2026, by operatives of its Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 following intelligence and surveillance on the activities of illegal sludge oil refiners. The EFCC disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. Oyewale said the facility was deserted when operatives stormed the premises, following an earlier crackdown on four illegal lithium processing plants in the area. However, he said operatives discovered waste products from...