Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Djambala
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2014
Abstract
In September 2013, Maba, Nira and Kennedy shot an elephant in the Otona forest near the Congo-Gabon border in the Ogoué-Léketi Park reserve. After slaughter, the latter was assisted by Kenguimi Bernard and Missie Tuburce to transport parts of the animal to the point of sale.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 018/2014
Charges
Killing of a fully protected species.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Kenguimi Bernard and Missie Tuburce were found guilty of killing a fully protected species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Kenguimi Bernard and Missie Tuburce were sentenced to 2 years imprisonment suspended and XAF 100000 ( one hundred thousand) as fines. The accused were sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to the 2 months for the recovery of fines, 1 month for court fees.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas