In a major crackdown on wildlife trafficking, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kano/Jigawa Command, in partnership with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), seized 2,179kg of pangolin scales and arrested one suspect in Mubi, Adamawa State. This marks a significant step in their ongoing efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade and protect Nigeria’s biodiversity.
The operation, announced on Tuesday by Kano/Jigawa Customs Spokesman Saidu Nuruddeen, was conducted with the support of FOU Zone D and highlights the successful collaboration between the NCS and WJC. This seizure is the third major operation carried out by the two organizations this year.
Consistent Commitment to Wildlife Protection
Nuruddeen emphasized the NCS’s dedication to fighting organized crime and wildlife trafficking, noting that the agency operates under the leadership of Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Since partnering with WJC in 2021, the collaboration has resulted in multiple arrests and seizures across the country.
He revealed that a total of 21,582kg of pangolin scales have been confiscated in Nigeria through these combined efforts. In 2024 alone, 54% of this amount—11,673.2kg—has been seized, with the Kano/Jigawa Command accounting for 4,473.2kg.
Prosecution of Offenders
The suspect linked to this recent seizure will be prosecuted as part of the agency’s commitment to dismantling wildlife trafficking networks. Nuruddeen reassured the public that the NCS will leave no stone unturned in its mission to identify and apprehend others connected to this illegal trade.
“This operation demonstrates the power of collaboration between NCS and WJC and reaffirms our commitment to protecting wildlife and preserving biodiversity,” Nuruddeen stated.
The seizure of pangolin scales underscores the need for vigilance and inter-agency cooperation to combat illegal wildlife trafficking—a critical threat to global biodiversity and ecosystems.
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