The Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) has intercepted some 7,000 pieces of male donkey genitals at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
The genitals which are being smuggled to Hong Kong, China were intercepted by the cargo command of the agency.
The Customs’ Area Controller, Sambo Dangaladima,who displayed about 16 sacks of the donkey genitals said the consignment had a duty paid value of 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
