NIGERIA SPECIAL
WILDLIFE OFFICE
The NSWO serves as a specialized unit dedicated to addressing wildlife crime and dismantling trafficking networks operating within the country.
Although relatively new, the NSWO has made significant seizures during wildlife trafficking investigations. These seizures have included illicit wildlife products such as elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales, and live animals including 100 African grey parrots and one baby chimpanzee. The confiscation of these items reflects the commitment and effectiveness of the NSWO in tackling the illegal wildlife trade and protecting endangered species.
By collaborating with the Nigerian Customs Service, Focused Conservation aims to enhance the capacity and expertise of law enforcement agencies in Nigeria to combat wildlife trafficking. The NSWO likely works closely with other government agencies and international partners to gather intelligence, conduct investigations, and bring wildlife traffickers to justice.
Latest News
Operation Red Tide: Multi-Agency Team Successfully Rescues Live Manatee from Wildlife Traffickers
In a groundbreaking operation named Operation Red Tide, a collaborative effort by a multi-agency law enforcement team, including officers from the Nigeria Special Wildlife Office,
Three Bush Babies Rescued in Nigeria
The Nigeria Special Wildlife Office (NSWO), along with Customs Intelligence Unit and Customs Police, participated in an operation at a market in Kaduna, Nigeria.
Op Martial – Nigeria rescues 57 exotic birds
Operation Martial was conducted by the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Special Wildlife Office (NSWO) that resulted in the rescue of 57 exotic birds.
2 Arrested in Nigeria – 10 African Grey Parrots rescued
The Nigeria Special Wildlife Office (NSWO) continued to investigate wildlife trafficking In Nigeria. As a result, the NSWO made contact with a business selling
Baby Chimpanzee seized by Nigeria Special Wildlife Office
On June 1, 2023, the Nigeria Special Wildlife Office (NSWO) acted on intelligence developed by the team that resulted in the arrest of 3 suspects
Shark Fins seized in Nigeria by NSWO
On May 20, 2023, Operation TRIDENT, led by the Nigeria Special Widlife Office (NSWO) culminated in the seizure of 300 kgs. of dried shark fins