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March 8, 2026 – Cross River State, Nigeria In a significant victory against illegal wildlife trafficking, the Nigeria Customs Service Special Wildlife Office (NSWO), in collaboration with the Okwangwo Division of Cross River National Park, successfully executed Operation Fiesta, resulting in the rescue of 43 live wild animals and the arrest of two suspects. Acting

On February 20, 2026, in Kano, Nigeria, a quiet piece of intelligence set in motion a high-risk operation that would once again demonstrate the growing strength of Nigeria’s fight against wildlife trafficking. Acting on intelligence developed by Focused Conservation, the Nigeria Customs Service Special Wildlife Office (SWO) launched a covert enforcement effort known as Operation

On February 12, 2026, officers from the Nigerian Customs Service, Ogun 1 Area Command, moved to intercept a motorcycle suspected of transporting illegal wildlife. As officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the rider abruptly abandoned the motorcycle and fled under cover of darkness into thick undergrowth. Despite an immediate search of the surrounding area, the

During the week of February 9–13, 2026, Focused Conservation continued its commitment to strengthening frontline wildlife crime enforcement by facilitating specialized intelligence training for Nigeria’s Customs Service Special Wildlife Office (SWO). The course was delivered by Andrew Kewley, a seasoned UK Intelligence Officer with 36 years of experience in criminal investigations and intelligence operations. Over

On 15 January 2026, officers from the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, intercepted a small boat transporting four live white-bellied pangolins along the Ajilete creeks in Ogun State, disrupting an active wildlife trafficking attempt. This operation is being called Operation Viva. Acting on intelligence during a routine patrol, Customs officers