EFCC Seizes Eight Trucks Carrying Suspected Illegal Solid Minerals in Makurdi

Operatives from the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended eight trucks transporting suspected illegal solid minerals.

The trucks were intercepted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

Recovered from the vehicles were solid minerals believed to be fluorite and iron stones, which were reportedly mined from unauthorized mining sites in the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.

The suspects are expected to face charges in court once the investigations are completed.