Customs officers in Nigeria says they will continue to fight against the smuggling of animal parts after a record seizure in Lagos.

The statement comes after more than 17 tonnes of pangolin parts and elephant tusks – believed to be worth at least 54 million dollars have been seized.

Three foreign nationals were arrested and a fourth is being pursued, described as the kingpin of the operation by authorities.

The haul included 196 bags containing 17,134kg of pangolin scales, 870kg of elephant tusks and 4.6kg of pangolin claws.

Sunday Mike Ogwu, is a journalist with the Daily Trust Newspaper, based in Lagos.

He has been speaking to WADR about the latest seizure by the authorities.