Nigeria: Customs Raises Alarm Over Increased Wildlife Smuggling, Arms Import

Records 20 shipments of arms in 6yrs

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has raised alarm over increased arms import and export of wildlife just as it declared an emergency on pharmaceuticals and medicaments.

Speaking to Newsmen in Lagos Tuesday, Comptroller General of the Service, Mr. Adeniyi Adewale, said that the agency has resolved to protect Nigeria’s borders and economic interests.

Adeniyi also said that the Service has adopted a fresh approach in fulfilling its mandate of balancing revenue…