KEBBI GOVT DONATES 10 HILUX VEHICLES TO BOOST SECURITY ON SOKOTO–BADAGRY SUPER HIGHWAY. (PHOTOS).
The operation was carried out with the help of intelligence shared by the Wildlife Justice Commission South Asia and coordinated efforts from the Assam Forest Department and Dibrugarh Police. The geckos, which are often illegally traded due to false medicinal claims, are reportedly worth over ₹60 lakhs in the black market.
Three people involved in the trafficking have been arrested, and the vehicles used to transport the animals have been seized. Tokay Geckos are a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act, and trading or keeping them is strictly illegal. Authorities are continuing the investigation to find out more about the wildlife trafficking network involved.
Officials confirmed that all 11 geckos are safe and will soon be released back into their natural habitat. They also reminded the public that capturing or trading wild animals is a serious crime and urged people to report any suspicious activity related to wildlife trafficking.
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