Customs seizes N3bn Donkey bones, meat, other contraband in Kaduna

From: Femi Oyelola , Kaduna

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone “B” Kaduna, said it has intercepted two separate consignments containing Donkey bones and meat with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N3 billion Naira.
The comptroller of the command, Mr. Ahmadu Shuaibu made this known yesterday in Kaduna while showcasing the scorecard of the zone to newsmen.
According to him, on April 25, 2024, operatives of the Unit acting on credible intelligence intercepted one truck with Registration Number GGE 526 XL along Sokoto/Gusau Road in Zamfara State conveying illicit goods which were brought to Kaduna for further examination.
He explained that upon careful examination, the truck was discovered to be conveying 750 sacks of donkey bones.
“ The DPV for the donkey bones was estimated at Two Billion, Three Hundred and Sixty Three Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N2, 363,500,000.00) only.
“Again on May 5, 2024, at about 0310hrs, the operatives of the Unit intercepted Two (2) Canter Trucks carrying Dried Donkey Meat along Kontagora – Tegina Road in Niger State.
“ After 100% physical examination the trucks were found to contain 860 sacks of Dried Donkey meat. Three (3) suspects were also arrested in connection with the seizure. “
Mr. Ahmadu Shuaibu disclosed that four suspects were arrested during the seizure, adding that it is of great importance to intercept the illegal produce of donkeys perpetrated by some unscrupulous elements with no regard for the lives and preservation of endangered species like the donkey which is near extinction.