Four Arrested in N126M Elephant Tusks Seizure

The Nigeria Customs Service, through its Federal Operations Unit Zone in Ikeja, announced the arrest of four male suspects following the seizure of 22 pieces of elephant tusks weighing 130.84 kilograms, valued at N126.3 million. The operation took place over the weekend in the Ofada Mow area of Ogun State.

Chief Superintendent Hussaini Abdullahi explained that the interception was made possible through coordinated intelligence gathering and surveillance, targeting an organized wildlife trafficking syndicate operating within and beyond Nigeria's borders. The tusks were intended for the Asian black market.

Gambo Aliyu, from the Nigeria Customs Service, emphasized the agency's commitment to enforcing national and international wildlife protection laws, highlighting Nigeria's status as a signatory to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. The operation underscores ongoing efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade and protect biodiversity in Nigeria.