Three Arrested In FCT For Illegal Sale Of Exotic Birds, Others

 

A joint operation by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency and the National Park Service on Tuesday led to the arrest of three persons, Musa Usman, Samila Abdullahi and Saidu Jagaban for trafficking in endangered wildlife species in Abuja.

A press statement on Tuesday signed by the Assistant Director of Press at NESREA, Nwamaka Ejiofor, noted that the suspects were arrested in different parts of the city for illegal sale of prohibited exotic birds and wild animals contrary to the provisions of the Endangered Species Act.

The trio are to remain in custody while investigation continues,” it stated.

The Director General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor reminded Nigerians that trafficking in endangered species remains a crime under Nigerian law, warning that perpetrators will be prosecuted accordingly.

He stressed that all living things play different roles in ensuring biodiversity sustainability, hence the need to protect those classified as endangered species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species to which Nigeria is a party.

Hunted Games
“Whilst Usman and Abdullahi were found in possession of 15 Senegalese Parrots and one African Grey Parrot; Saidu Jagaban was arrested for hawking three dead antelopes.