The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. NFORMI Alfred FAI

Country
Cameroon
Territorial subdivision
Littoral
Court
Court of First Instance
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Edea
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2013
Abstract

On the 19 September 2013, the accused NFORMI Alfred FAI was arrested in Edea by elements of the conservation service of the Divisional Delegation of the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife. He was found in possession of two elephant jawbones. During interrogations, he denied committing the offence and pleaded not guilty. At the close of interrogations, he was transmitted before the State Attorney for prosecution.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 1032/COR
Charges
Illegal killing of totally protected animal species.
Species
African elephant
Transnational
No
Decision
He was found guilty of illegal killing of totally protected animal species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
He was sentenced to two (2) months fixed term imprisonment, to pay 100.000XAF for fines, 55.300 XAF for costs and 1.000.000 XAF as civil damages to the state of Cameroon through the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife.