Nigeria seizes 1,600 birds in 'largest' wildlife-trafficking bust

Nigeria Customs Service makes its 'largest' wildlife-trafficking bust, seizing 1,600 birds bound for Kuwait at Lagos International Airport. The intercepted birds include ring-necked parrots and canaries, lacking proper documentation and permits required by law. Nigerian officials aim to prosecute those involved in the illicit cargo, highlighting the country's struggle with wildlife trafficking due to porous borders and weak enforcement, indicating the global demand for songbirds and parrots in illegal wildlife trade.