{
  "id": 18148945,
  "title": "NMDPRA, EFCC raid illegal Chinese-run refinery in Ogun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/nmdpra-efcc-raid-illegal-chinese-run-refinery-in-ogun",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T15:59:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/04/nmdpra-efcc-storm-illegal-chinese-run-refinery-in-ogun/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed an illegal refinery in Ogere-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State on Wednesday. The facility, described as crude and technically sophisticated, occupied over three hectares of land. Intelligence led to the inspection of the site, which featured underground tanks for heating and processing sludge oil, potential diesel, and other suspected substances. NMDPRA officials sealed the facility following the inspection. Ogun State Coordinator of NMDPRA, Dr Atilola Akinyemi, stated that the facility had no permit and was completely illegal, adding that the underground storage had an estimated capacity of over 90,000 liters. The facility's operators are technically skilled and designed to circumvent regulations, with final products potentially misclassified as diesel until laboratory testing. EFCC Zonal Director, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Bawa Usman Kaltungo, revealed that the illegal refinery was discovered through whistleblowing and had been operating for years. The same area has become a hub of illegal activities by foreign nationals, with 14 Chinese nationals arrested a week earlier over illegal lithium processing. EFCC Director, Department of Proceeds of Crime Management, Mr. Gbolahan Latona, emphasized the need for Nigerians to work together to combat criminal activities and protect the country's development. Once the investigation concludes, the suspects will face prosecution, and proceeds of crime will be forfeited to the government.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, alongside operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday stormed an illegal refinery situated in Ogere-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. The joint inspection followed intelligence that exposed what investigators described as a well-fenced, crude but technically…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}