The man on a mission to save endangered animals
By DW
12 October 2019 |
2:56 pm
Widespread hunting in Nigeria has seen the country's animal population continue to fall. With no effective laws against animal abuse and trade, Chinedu Mogbo is trying to combat it by setting up a sanctuary for animals.
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