Niamey: Nigeria is a hub for wildlife poachers and pangolins are at risk because their meat and scales can fetch large sums on the black market. The country now has conservationists working to rehabilitate the endangered animals and long-term intelligence operations to catch the poachers.

According to Deutsche Welle, Nigeria has taken significant measures to combat poaching, particularly targeting the illegal trade of pangolins. Conservationists in the country are actively engaged in efforts to rehabilitate these endangered animals, aiming to restore their populations and protect them from further exploitation.

In addition to conservation efforts, Nigeria has implemented long-term intelligence operations designed to apprehend and prosecute poachers. These operations are crucial in dismantling the networks responsible for the illegal wildlife trade, ensuring that those involved face legal consequences. The country’s approach has gained attention as a potential model for other nations grappling with similar challenges in wildlife conservation.