The Murtala Mohammed International Airport Cargo Command of the Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) Lagos has seized over 7,000 pieces of male donkey genitalia being transported to Hong Kong, China.
Sambo Dangaladima, the Customs’ Area Controller, who presented around 16 sacks of the donkey genitalia, estimated the consignment’s duty-paid value to be N216,212,813.
Dangaladima said it was the pungent smell from the bags that drew the attention of the customs officials.
“The importers falsely declared the items as cow genitals. After due examination, my export officers discovered they were donkey genitals. It is the first time we are seizing this type of item. We will not allow such illegal wildlife trade thrive under our watch,” he said.
