Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2012
Abstract
On 12th September 2010, a naval detachment arrived in Boboukou to search the flats for narcotics and other dangerous objects. On this occasion, they discovered a PMAK type war weapon in the flat of Bayikossa Caleb Adolphe. During this search, the marines discovered a photo of Bayikossa Caleb Adolphe with an already killed gorilla by his side.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 057/2012
Charges
Illegal possession and killing of a fully protected species.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Bayikossa Caleb Adolphe was found guilty of illegal possession and killing of a fully protected species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Bayikossa Caleb Adolphe was sentenced to 5 years firm imprisonment and to pay XAF 500000 (five hundred thousand) as fines. The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The accused was sentenced to pay XAF 2000000 (two million) as damages and interest. The imprisonment per body was fixed to the maximum.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas