August 3, 2025

Pangolin Scales

Customs General

Kano Customs Seizes 420kg of Pangolin Scales in Ongoing Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown

News Report – July 23, 2025 In a significant move against illegal wildlife trafficking, the Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Command, has intercepted and confiscated 420 kilograms of pangolin scales in its intensified efforts to curb the trade of endangered species. The seizure, which was made during a targeted operation in Kano, underscores the Service’s commitment

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Chinese National, Nigerian Woman Charged for Illegal Wildlife Trade Involving Pangolin Scales

The Nigeria Customs Service has brought charges against a Chinese national, Zheng Chao Hong, also known as Zheng Gaopeng, and a Nigerian woman, Amaka Marcus, for illegal possession of 7,200 kilograms of pangolin scales. The duo appeared before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, where they faced a three-count charge relating

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