Kano/Jigawa Customs Command, Wildlife Justice Commission Seize 2,179kg Of Pangolin Scales, Arrest One




The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) 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.


This was contained in a statement signed by the CPRO Kano/Jigawa Area Command, SC Saidu Nuruddeen, dated Tuesday  December 17,  2024.


It said that the command, supported by FOU Zone D and the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) made a seizure of 2,179kg of pangolin scales, with the arrest of one suspect in Mubi, Adamawa State. 


This achievement is a testament to the command's commitment to fight all forms of crime, supporting global efforts to fight wildlife crime while protecting Nigeria's wildlife and preserving the country's biodiversity.


This is the third major seizure of pangolin scales by NCS and WJC in 2024. 


In line with the statutory responsibilities of Nigeria Customs Service under the astute leadership of the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale MFR, the success of this operation is attributed to  the ongoing collaboration between the NCS and WJC which has been strong since 2021, and has resulted in multiple arrests and seizures. 


Since this partnership began, 21,582 kilograms of pangolin scales have been seized in Nigeria by Nigeria Customs Sevice as a result of the NCS and WJC partnership. 54% of this amount or 11,673.2 kilograms has been seized in 2024 alone, and 4,473.2kg of this is by the NCS Kano /Jigawa command 


The WJC provided actionable intelligence, supported the investigation with their expertise and followed up with the NCS enforcement operation. A trained Customs enforcement team, led by Kano/Jigawa Command successfully intercepted and effected the arrest and seizure from two warehouses in Mubi. 


The perpetrators will be prosecuted accordingly and the service will leave no stone unturned to further apprehend anyone connected to this criminal network.


The CAC commended the bravery and professionalism of the  team of officers deployed, and expertise of WJC. He, most importantly appreciates the support of the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR and his management team, while promising to continue to work tirelessly to prevent the trafficking of endangered species and all non-custom goods.

In his words " this operation demonstrates the power of collaboration; the NCS and WJC force, and it also reaffirms NCS' dedication to combating wildlife trafficking"





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