2,179 kg of Pangolin scales intercepted by Customs in joint operation
In a joint operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission, WJC, the The Kano-Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 2179 kilograms of Pangolin scales in Kano state.
while speaking, he emphasized that the successful operation is a testament to the command’s efforts in tackling forms of crime, supporting global efforts to fight wildlife trafficking, and protecting Nigeria’s biodiversity.
This was disclosed by the state command’s Public Relations Officer, Saidu Nuruddeen on Tuesday who noted that a suspect has been apprehended in Mubi, Adamawa state.
The spokesperson, said “The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano-Jigawa Command, in a joint enforcement operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission, WJC, under the leadership of Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana, made another significant breakthrough in combating wildlife trafficking on the 5th of December, 2024. The WJC provided actionable intelligence, supported the investigation with their expertise, and followed up with the Nigerian Customs enforcement operation”.
“A trained Customs enforcement team, led by the Kano-Jigawa Command, successfully intercepted the pangolin scales and effected the arrest during a raid on two warehouses in Mubi”.
He further added that the operation consisted of the Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone D, and WJC.
