The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully intercepted a significant haul of male donkey genitals and dried shark fins valued at N1.23 billion at the Lagos Airport, intended for shipment to China and Hong Kong respectively.

Muhammed Yusuf, the Customs Area Controller overseeing the command, unveiled the seized contraband during a press event on August 17.

Yusuf disclosed that the male donkey genitals had been harvested from Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, by a Chinese individual.

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The incident raises concerns due to the endangered status of donkeys, particularly as they originate from Abakaliki where there is a substantial population of these animals.

The discovery highlights the potential threat to the ecosystem and animal conservation.

The involved Chinese individual has been apprehended, and further investigations are ongoing.

Regarding the dried shark fins, Yusuf emphasized that investigations are underway to ascertain their origin.

He pointed out the scarcity of sharks in Nigerian waters and raised suspicions about their source.

The seized shark fins, numbering 1,700 pieces, were set to be exported to Hong Kong. This marks a significant occurrence, as it represents the first seizure of its kind within the command.