A 40-foot container carrying N3.6 billion worth of dried donkey skin was intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service in Owerri, Imo State, following a thorough inspection.
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C, has intercepted 13.6kg of dry donkey skin worth N3.6 billion in Owerri, Imo State. The goods, discovered in a 40ft container, were allegedly billed for illegal export. Customs Area Controller Abdullahi Balogun said the seizure was made possible by “eagle-eyed officers” during a detailed inspection.
“Upon examination, it was discovered that the items were packed in 10 pieces per sack and nine pieces per sack, totalling 3,022 pieces,” Balogun said. “Each dry salted donkey skin has an average weight of 4.5kg, giving a total of 13,599kg.”
He noted the item is on the government’s Export Prohibition List due to its impact on biodiversity and endangered species.
The controller commended the operatives and reaffirmed Customs’ commitment to enforcing trade laws. He warned smugglers to desist, adding, “We will intensify intelligence and enforcement efforts nationwide.”