In July 2020, Izoko Christ Parole went to the camp in Bouanela for a game of fishing. Noting the scarcity of fish, he decided to buy the cartridges and gave to Molobeli alias Nguiama the 12-calibre weapon to get for him 2 or 3 pieces of meat. After killing a bush pig, Nguiama went back to the forest and did not return to the camp. Several days later Izoko Christ Parole decided to follow Molobeli into the forest and when he found him, they took the canoes to return to the camp. On the way back, Nguiama saw a panther and shot and slaughtered the animal. Izoko Christ Parole criticised him as he did not eat panther meat, but Izoko Christ Parole was convinced that this species would bring a lot of money. He dried the animal and they took the boat to to go to Brazzaville. In his bag he had the skin and the skull of the panther. During their routine patrols, the eco-guards, discovered the skill and the panther skull in Izoko Christ Parole's backpack. He was interrogated and then brought before the prosecution.
The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Likouala Departmental Directorate of Forestry Economy vs Izoko Christ Parole
Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract
Language of document
French
Charges
Complicity of killing of a fully protected species, possession, transit and commercialisation of trophies.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Izoko Christ Parole was found guilty of complicity of killing of a fully protected species, possession, transit and commercialisation of trophies.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Izoko Christ Parole was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment suspended and to pay XAF 100000 (one hundred thousand) as fines. The accused was sentenced to pay XAF 150000 (one hundred fifty thousand) as damages and interest. The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment per body was fixed to the maximum.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas