Suspected wildlife trafficker arrested after five years of hiding

Nigeria's anti-wildlife trafficking enforcement agencies arrested Shamsideen Abubakar, a wanted suspect since 2021 for his involvement in a major international wildlife trafficking network. His arrest occurred during a coordinated operation involving NESREA, NCS, and WJC. Abubakar, described as a key figure in a transnational syndicate, had been on the run for nearly five years after being declared wanted by the Federal High Court.