The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted a consignment of endangered and protected wildlife allegedly being illegally transported through Kano State.
The animals were intercepted along the Kano-Daura Highway during an intelligence-led operation on August 25, 2026. Three suspected wildlife traffickers were arrested in connection with the shipment.
The recovered animals include one caracal wild cat, four chimpanzees, two baby gorillas, seven red patas monkeys, two galagos (bush babies), one honey badger, two albino alligators, six rock fowls, one civet cat and 19 greater bustards.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Tahir Balarabe, the operation was carried out in line with Section 55(1)(i) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
The three suspects and the recovered wildlife were handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation and action.
Speaking during the handover, Acting Deputy Comptroller of Customs Muhammad Zanna said the operation was based on credible intelligence. He disclosed that the patrol team intercepted the suspects at about 8:30 p.m. along the Daura-Kano Road.
Zanna said the suspects allegedly made several attempts to bribe the Customs officers, but the officers remained professional and resisted the attempts.
He said the interception had disrupted part of the supply chain for illegal wildlife trafficking and would contribute to efforts to reduce the illegal trade in endangered species.
Zanna also commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the management of the Service for supporting efforts to protect Nigeria’s borders and combat wildlife trafficking.
The Kano/Jigawa Area Command reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the illegal wildlife trade and protecting endangered species. It warned individuals and criminal networks involved in the trade that Customs would continue working with relevant authorities to disrupt activities threatening Nigeria’s biodiversity and endangered wildlife.
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