Customs Hands Over Seized Donkey Parts Worth ₦3.94Bn to NESREA in Kaduna
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’, Kaduna, has handed over seized donkey bones and skins to the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA).
The seized donkey parts are worth N3.94 billion.
The Comptroller in charge of the Unit, Aminu Sule said the seizure was a critical move to safeguard endangered species and protect Nigeria’s ecological balance.
He explained that the confiscated items, which were intercepted in separate operations, included 700 bags of donkey bones, valued at ₦1.86 billion, and 2,500 pieces of donkey skin, worth ₦2.07 billion.
The donkey skins were seized on 18 September 2025, while the donkey bones were confiscated earlier.
“Donkeys are a lifeline to rural communities, serving as a means of livelihood and local transportation. Their indiscriminate slaughter undermines sustainable development,” Sule said.
He warned that the seizure is a clear message to traffickers that” FOU Zone ‘B’ will not relent in enforcing environmental laws, protecting endangered species, and ensuring Nigeria does not become a hub for illegal wildlife trade.”
The Comptroller commended officers for their vigilance and acknowledged the intelligence support of sister agencies.
He emphasised that the operation reflects the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi’s policy thrust of Collaboration, Consolidation, and Innovation.
Sule urged communities, transporters, and traders to support the fight against wildlife trafficking by reporting any suspicious activities related to it.
In his response, NESREA’s Kaduna State Coordinator, Hene Emmanuel, praised the Customs Service for its proactive enforcement and pledged that the agency would immediately initiate an investigation, ensure the safe disposal of the seized items, and trace those responsible for the illicit trade.
He stressed that donkey parts trafficking poses grave ecological and socio-economic risks, and reaffirmed NESREA’s commitment to working closely with Customs and other stakeholders in combating environmental crimes.
