Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
In 2018, Mangola Desin decided to organise a small hunt in the forest and killed a gorilla. He was arrested by officers of the Conservation and Biodiversity Service of the Nouabélé Ndoki National Park during one of their anti-poaching operations.
Language of document
French
Charges
Killing of a fully protected species.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Mangola Destin was found guilty of Killing of a fully protected species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Mangola Destin was sentenced to 2 years firm imprisonment. The accused was sentenced to pay the cost. The accused was sentenced to pay XAF 1000000 ( one million) as damages and interest. The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment in default was fixed to 2 months for the recovery of court fees, to the maximum for the fines and to 3 months for damages and interest.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas