Customs palms over six pangolins to wildlife officers in Oyo

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’, Lagos, has intercepted six (6) pangolins at Eruwa-Oni, Oyo State, in a renewed effort to fight unlawful trafficking of endangered wildlife species.

The interception was made at about 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, 8 November 2026, throughout an intelligence-led patrol. The pangolins had been deserted by their handlers, who fled on sighting the patrol workforce.

All six pangolins had been recovered alive and brought to the Unit’s Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos. However, two died on arrival, whereas 4 remained alive.

In line with the Service’s dedication to environmental safety and preservation of endangered species, the 4 reside pangolins and the 2 carcasses had been formally handed over to related wildlife officers for correct documentation and additional motion.

The handover was carried out by the Deputy Comptroller, Enforcement, DC A.O. Oguntuase, on behalf of the Comptroller, Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’, Lagos.

The interception underscores the Nigeria Customs Service’s dedication to combating unlawful exploitation and trafficking of protected wildlife species, and its function in biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability.