On the 02 June 1997, the accused NYANGONO Marie Sylvie was summoned to appear before the Court to respond to charges of illegal killing of protected animal species. That in the month of March 1987, she was arrested during a routine control check by elements of the gendarmerie brigade and the chief of the forestry post in Oveng. She was arrested in possession of a basket containing five (05) chimpanzee legs, two (02) gazelle legs and sixteen (16) antelope legs without a hunting permit. That she carried out this activity in an area forbidden from hunting. During the court proceedings, the accused never appeared before the court despite being summoned regularly. However, the court found sufficient incriminating evidence against her. At the end of the hearing, the matter was adjourned for judgment.
The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. NKOLO NDONGO Jeannette
Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Djoum
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
1988
Abstract
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 094/COR
Charges
Illegal killing of protected animal species
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused NYANGONO Marie Sylvie was found guilty as charged.
Appealed
No
Penalty
She was sentenced to pay 100,000 XAF for fines and to pay 12,300 XAF for cost.
Legislation cited
Law No. 81/13 of 17 November 1981 on forestry regulations