The Nigeria Customs Service has taken three suspects arrested in connection with Pangolins Scales and Elephants tusks worth over 22Billion to Court.

The Suspects made their first appearance before Hon. Justice Oweibo at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi the Lagos state capital.

But lack of a language interpreter stalled the Court Proceedings.

Smart Akande the Legal Adviser of the Nigeria Customs Service said, “Today we are in Court to arraign the suspects for the offense but unfortunately, we could not proceed because some of them are Foreigners and they are supposed to understand the Charges against them in a language they understand, so they can plea to the Charge”.

He further said the non-national Suspects, Mr Traora Yakubu, Muhammed Berete, and Mr Sediki Berete.. will still be in the Custody of the Service as directed by the Court, pending when the Court will Sit.

The Defense Counsel, Olayinka Lawal expresses hope that the Court’s scheduled sitting, slated for 26th of August, 2021 will further facilitate a smooth hearing.

The Kingpin Suspect, Myribine Berete still on the run, has been advised by the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service to surrender himself or be caught up by the arms of the Law.

He further said, Nigeria is a signatory to the convention of international trade on endangered species, hence cannot be used as a transit hub.

This act is also in contravention with schedule 6 of the Common External Tariff.

______________________________________________________________________ “Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence

Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via: 0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888 Website: www.alexandernigeria.com

_______________________________________________________________________ [A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
“Evidence Act: Complete Annotation” by renowned legal experts Sanni & Etti.
Available now for NGN 40,000 at ASC Publications, 10, Boyle Street, Onikan, Lagos. Beside High Court, TBS. Email publications@ayindesanni.com or WhatsApp +2347056667384. Purchase Link: https://paystack.com/buy/evidence-act-complete-annotation ______________________________________________________________________ “Bridging Theory And Courtroom Practice” — Hagler Sunny Okorie, Nathaniel Ngozi Ikeocha Unveil ‘Functional’ Tort Law Book For Nigerian Legal System The book, titled The Law of Torts in Nigeria: A Functional Approach, authored by Professor Hagler Sunny Okorie Ph.D and Ikeocha, Nathaniel Ngozi Esq, offers law students, practitioners, and academics a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying tort law in Nigerian courts. Interested buyers can place orders via the following contact numbers: 08028636615, 08037667945, 08032253813, or +234 902 196 2209. _______________________________________________________________________

“Order Your Copy Now” — Basil Momodu, Esq. Unveils Second Edition Of His Book, "Civil Procedure In Nigeria"

According to the learned author, Basil Momodu Esq. "Law review is a continuum. We will continue to track changes in the law to enrich future editions." Recommended Booksellers: Lagos: 08033855230, Abuja: 08035991379, and others.