By Juliet Ezeh
A Lagos-based mining firm has petitioned the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, alleging unlawful seizure of its operational truck and repeated arrest of its workers by officials of the agency.
The company, Glister Success Limited, called on the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, to investigate the actions of officers attached to the commission’s Ilorin Zonal Office.
In a petition dated March 5, 2026, the firm—through its legal representatives, Biodun Abdu-Raheem & Co.—alleged that its truck and marble products were seized by EFCC operatives despite the company presenting valid operational licences and proof of compliance with government regulations.
According to the petition, the first incident occurred on March 20, 2024, when EFCC officials reportedly impounded the company’s truck carrying marble rock and arrested several workers.
The firm claimed the employees were detained for more than four weeks before their eventual release following a court order.
The petition further alleged that EFCC officials returned on November 28, 2025, to carry out another operation that led to the seizure of goods and the arrest of additional staff members over what the company described as a similar issue.
Although the detained workers were later released after about a week, the firm said its truck and marble products remained in the custody of the commission.
The company also revealed that the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development had written to the anti-graft agency confirming that its mining operations were legitimate and in line with regulatory requirements.
Despite the ministry’s clarification, the firm maintained that its property had not been returned.
Glister Success Limited stated that it had been operating as a licensed mining company under federal government regulations since 1997, processing marble rock into calcium carbonate used by several industries across Nigeria.
The company said the alleged actions of the EFCC officials had created fear among its employees, who now worry about possible arrest or harassment during routine operations.
In its petition, the firm urged the EFCC chairman to investigate the conduct of the officers involved, facilitate the release of the seized truck and goods, and prevent further harassment of its staff.
The company also called for accountability to ensure that its rights and operations are protected under Nigerian law.
When contacted for comment, the spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, did not respond to calls or messages seeking the commission’s reaction to the allegations.
Juliet Ezeh is the founder and chief reporter at Westbridge Reporters with over 7 years of experience in journalism. She covers crime, industry, policy, and social developments, delivering timely and accurate reporting.