The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Likouala Departmental Directorate of Forestry Economy vs Bokaka Lame

Country
Congo
Territorial subdivision
Likouala
Court
High Court of Impfondo
Type of court
National - higher court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2014
Abstract

In May 2014, the management service of the Nouabele-Ndoki park in their routine missions, apprehended Bokaka Lame in the camp after having killed an elephant.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 046/2014
Charges
Killing of an elephant a fully protected species.
Species
African elephant
Transnational
No
Decision
Bokaka Lame was found guilty of killing of an elephant, a fully protected species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Bekpe Paterne Fiacre was sentenced to 24 months firm imprisonment and XAF 100000 (one hundred thousand) as fines. The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The public prosecutor issued a committal warrant against the defendant on May 26, 2014.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas