Customs Repatriates Baby Gorilla to Congo

Customs repatriates baby gorilla to Congo

…SWO records 22 wildlife seizures, rescues 699 animals By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has repatriated Bili, a rescued baby gorilla, to the Republic of Congo in what it described as its first full-cycle international wildlife operation. The repatriation, conducted between September 22 and 28, 2026, marked a milestone in the Service’s efforts […]

Customs repatriates rescued baby gorilla to DR Congo

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has repatriated a rescued female baby gorilla, Bili, to the Democratic Republic of Congo in its first full-cycle international wildlife operation. The operation, carried out from September 22 to 28, 2026, was executed through the Special Wildlife Office, SWO, under the Customs Intelligence Unit, CIU. Bili was airlifted from the …

Customs Repatriates Rescued Baby Gorilla To Congo In First Full-Cycle Wildlife Operation

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has repatriated a rescued female baby gorilla, Bili, to the Republic of Congo, completing what it described as its first full-cycle international wildlife operation.

Rescued gorilla Bili gets a fresh start after incredible journey from Nigeria to Congo

Rescued gorilla Bili has arrived in the Republic of Congo after a carefully coordinated journey from Nigeria, with conservationists working to return her to the wild