Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
In June 2018, Hassan Abdoulaye was sent on mission by Zado Aude in order to transport Baka Arsène and his wife with a PMAK war weapon, ammunition and ration at Bedoumo 2 village for elephant hunting. Two months later Hassan Abdoulaye was arrested and brought to the state prosecutor.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 210/2018
Charges
Complicity of hunting with a war weapon.
Species
Transnational
Yes
Decision
Hassan Abdoulaye was found guilty of complicity of hunting with a war weapon.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Hassan Abdoulaye was sentenced to two years imprisonment and XAF 300,000 (three hundred thousand) as fines each and to pay court fees XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) as damages; The execution of the imprisonment term was suspended; The Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed at five months for the recovery of the damages, eight months for fines and three months for court fees.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas