Scaly and shy, the pangolin is the world's most trafficked mammal. Prized in Asia for its used in medicine, Nigeria has become a main hub for the illegal trading.
Law enforcement officials, NGOs and wildlife experts say the West African country's border lacks law enforcement.
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