Customs seize three live pangolins in suspected wildlife-trafficking operation in Ogun
Premium Times's headline. Reported by Premium Times, Nigerian Tribune, Punch.
What the sources say, in brief
Customs officers in Ogun State seized three live pangolins in a suspected wildlife-trafficking operation, according to Premium Times, Nigerian Tribune and Punch. Premium Times reported the animals were tightly bound in sacks, quoting a customs official. Nigerian Tribune reported the pangolins were confined in wire mesh cages and concealed inside a sack. Punch reported the suspected smugglers fled when they saw operatives. The sources describe the case as developing, and the reports do not give further details on arrests or next steps.
Key points
- Premium Times reported customs seized three live pangolins in a suspected wildlife-trafficking operation in Ogun.
- Premium Times quoted a customs official saying the animals were tightly bound in sacks.
- Nigerian Tribune reported the pangolins were confined in wire mesh cages and concealed inside a sack.
- Punch reported the suspected smugglers fled upon sighting customs operatives.
What we know
- Customs in Ogun State intercepted three live pangolins, according to Premium Times, Nigerian Tribune and Punch.
- The pangolins were reported to have been concealed in sacks.
- The suspected smugglers reportedly fled when they saw operatives, according to Punch.
Sources differ: Premium Times says the pangolins were tightly bound in sacks, while Nigerian Tribune says they were confined in wire mesh cages inside a sack.
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Customs seize three live pangolins in suspected wildlife-trafficking operation in Ogun. Customs officers in Ogun State seized three live pangolins in a suspected wildlife-trafficking operation, according to Premium Times, Nigerian Tribune and Punch. Premium Times reported the animals were tightly bound in sacks, quoting a customs official. Nigerian Tribune reported the pangolins were confined in wire mesh cages and concealed inside a sack. Punch reported the suspected smugglers fled when they saw operatives. The sources describe the case as developing, and the reports do not give further details on arrests or next steps. Covered by 3 publications. Premium Times: Customs seize three live pangolins in suspected wildlife-trafficking operation in Ogun. Nigerian Tribune: Customs intercepts three live pangolins concealed in sacks in Ogun. Punch: Customs intercept three live pangolins.
Who is covering it
- Premium Times Nigeria Customs seize three live pangolins in suspected wildlife-trafficking operation in Ogun The pangolins were found tightly bound in sacks, a cruel method of concealment used by wildlife traffickers to evade detection,” a customs official said. 8 Oct · Tier 2
- Nigerian Tribune Nigeria Customs intercepts three live pangolins concealed in sacks in Ogun Upon inspection, the operatives reportedly discovered three live pangolins confined in wire mesh cages and concealed inside a sack. 8 Oct · Tier 3
- Punch Nigeria Customs intercept three live pangolins The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’, has intercepted three live pangolins during an anti-smuggling operation in Ikeja, Lagos. 13 Oct · Tier 3
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