Court Sets July 13 for Judgment in Illegal Mining Case Against Chinese Nationals

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver judgment on July 13 in the case brought by the Federal Government against eight Chinese nationals, a Nigerian and Wanda Quarry Company Limited. They face a three-count charge for allegedly mining within the lease area of Quarry Lease No. 22284QLS belonging to Jinloys Nigeria Limited without lawful authority. The prosecution urged the court to convict, while the defence filed a reply on point of law and called a witness from the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. Earlier, the court dismissed the defendants’ no-case submission, finding that the prosecution had established a prima facie case. The registrar will inform parties if an earlier judgment date becomes available.

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