SECURITYJun 15 · 15:31 UTCALLAFRICA

Nigeria: Customs Foils Illegal Wildlife Trade, Recovers N126m Elephant Tusks

The Nigeria Customs Service's Federal Operations Unit Zone A in Lagos intercepted 22 elephant tusks valued at N126.39 million on the international black market, marking a major breakthrough in combating wildlife trafficking.

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