Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Yakadouma
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2013
Abstract
Elements of the conservation service of Yokadouma organized an anti-poaching patrol mission in the peripheries of the Lobeke National Park. During this mission, the accused Essindi Nguele was arrested in possession of a massive stock of African Grey Parrot parts notably a cage containing 06 African Grey Parrots, 10 smoked heads, 25 wings, a bird trap, a machete, a mosquito net, a torch light and a pot. During the interrogations, he pleaded guilty and admitted committing the offences as charged. At the close of interrogations, he was transmitted before the State Attorney for prosecution.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 28/COR
Charges
Illegal capture and killing of totally protected class A animal species.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
He was sentenced to three (3) months fixed term imprisonment term, to pay 150.000 XAF as fines, and 26.000 XAF for costs.
Appealed
No
Legislation cited
Law No 94-01 of 20th January 1994 to lay down forestry, fisheries and wildlife regulations
Penal Code, sec. 74