Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Libreville
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract
On september 05, 2020, NCOGO ESSONO ELUMA DIOSDADO entered Pongara National Park to visit its crab and animal traps. Surprised by the roars of a panther, he shot him down on the spot and brought the carcass to the village. Informed of the situation, park agents arrested him and collected the panther which is a fully protected specie.
Language of document
French
Reference number
Decision No 038/2020-2021
Charges
Illegal trespassing in a National Park; illegal possession of a war weapon; killing of a fully protected species; lack of residence permit.
Species
Transnational
Yes
Decision
The accused was found guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced each to 3 years imprisonment included 1 year suspended; The accused was sentenced to a fine of XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand ) included XAF 300,000 (three hundred thousand) suspended; The accused was sentenced to pay XAF 2,000,000 (two million) as civil damages; The accused were sentenced to pay the costs.
Legislation cited
Decree No 163/PR/MEF setting the conditions for the possession, transport and trade in wild animal species, trophies and hunting products
Forest Code