Mar 15 • 01:03 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

Mining firm petitions EFCC over truck seizure, workers’ arrest

A Lagos-based mining company has filed a petition against the EFCC for the alleged unlawful seizure of its truck and the arrest of its employees.

Glister Success Limited, a mining firm based in Lagos, has taken legal action by petitioning the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, regarding what it claims is the unlawful seizure of its truck and goods by EFCC officials. The company's petition, dated March 5, 2026, highlights a pattern of repeated arrests and detentions of its employees by the commission's Ilorin Zonal Office. In their complaint, the firm's legal representatives assert that the seizure of their truck and marble products on March 20, 2024, occurred without any lawful justification, which they argue is an abuse of power by the EFCC.

The firm alleges that, despite presenting valid operational licenses and evidence of payment for their activities, EFCC operatives have refused to return the confiscated truck and the detained workers. This situation raises serious concerns about the conduct of the EFCC officers involved, prompting Glister Success Limited to demand a thorough investigation into this matter. They are seeking not just the release of their property and employees but also accountability for any wrongful actions taken by the commission.

The implications of this case may be significant, as it underscores ongoing tensions between business operators in Nigeria and regulatory agencies. If the allegations are substantiated, this could lead to greater scrutiny of the EFCC's practices and potentially prompt changes in how law enforcement interacts with businesses. It highlights broader issues related to governance, the rule of law, and the protection of business interests in Nigeria's challenging regulatory environment.

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