Nigeria: Seven Nigeriens Arrested Over Tree Felling in Kwara

27 February 2013

Ilorin — Fifteen Niger Republic nationals have been apprehended in Kwara State over alleged involvement in illegal felling of trees.

Speaking on the development, yesterday, Commissioner for Environment and Forestry, Mr. Kayode Towoju, commended the new Forestry Monitoring Committee for apprehending the suspects.

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