The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 15 male suspects for their alleged involvement in illegal dealings on radioactive solid minerals.

The suspects were arrested by operatives from the Kaduna Zonal Directorate on Sunday, March 8, 2026, along the Suleja-Maji Road in Niger State.

According to a statement by the commission, the suspects were intercepted while transporting the suspected radioactive solid minerals in three trucks to different locations across Nigeria for an undisclosed purpose.

The anti-graft agency said investigations into the matter have commenced at its Kaduna Zonal Directorate.

“Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 15 male suspects for their alleged involvement in illegal dealing on radioactive solid minerals.

“The suspects were intercepted and arrested on Sunday, March 8, 2026 along Suleja-Maji Road, Niger State, while conveying the suspected solid minerals in three trucks to several locations across Nigeria for an undisclosed purpose.”

The commission further disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue.

“The suspects are currently undergoing further investigations in the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Commission and will soon be charged to court.”

15 arrested as EFCC busts illegal radioactive minerals transport