FOU Zone 'A' Intercepts Four Live Pangolins Along Ajilete Creeks‎

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has recorded a significant victory in upholding commitments under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

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‎According to a press statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs CSC Hussein, the operatives intercepted four live pangolins during a targeted patrol along the Ajilete axis of Ogun state

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‎The release stated that, "at approximately 18:33 hours on Thursday, January 15, 2026, a patrol team, acting on credible intelligence stopped a wooden boat laden with the pangolins in wire mesh cages along the waterways of Alapa Creek, Ajilete. The caged animals indicated a deliberate smuggling syndicate. Upon spotting the officers, the suspects fled into the creeks, abandoning both the pangolins and the boat.

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‎To ensure the animals’ welfare, the seized endangered species were handed over to the Wildlife Conservation Centre for safekeeping on January 16, 2026, at 07:00 hours.

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‎The handover was performed on behalf of the Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu by Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, DC AO Oguntuase.

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‎The controller praised the officers courage and professionalism during the nighttime operation. He urged all personnel to remain vigilant against trans-border crimes, as he reaffirmed the Unit’s commitment to enforcing wildlife protection laws and partnering with stakeholders to eradicate trade in endangered species.

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