Customs Intercepts Three Live Pangolins in Lagos

Customs intercepts three live pangolins in Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’, Ikeja, says it intercepted three live pangolins during an anti-smuggling operation within the zone. The Unit’s Public Relations Officer, Hussaini Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. “Upon sighting the Customs patrol team, the suspected traffickers abandoned the consignment and fled into the surrounding swamp, […] Customs intercepts three live pangolins in Lagos

Customs intercept three live pangolins

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’, has intercepted three live pangolins during an anti-smuggling operation in Ikeja, Lagos.

Customs foils Wildlife Trafficking Attempt

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ Ikeja, Lagos has foiled a wildlife trafficking attempt, rescuing three live pangolins along Oyo Dam in Igbo- Ora, Ogun State. The interception, which occurred on Monday, followed credible intelligence received by Customs operatives conducting routine patrols in the area. In a statement, the Unit’s spokesperson, Chief […]

Customs Foils Wildlife Trafficking, Intercepts 3 Live Pangolins In Ogun

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Ikeja, Lagos, has intercepted three live pangolins in Ogun State, foiling an attempt to traffic the endangered animals and reinforcing efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade. The pangolins were intercepted on Monday, October 12, 2026, at about 9:05 a.m. during an intelligence-driven anti-smuggling […]