Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2014
Abstract
In July 2014, Beyino Michael and Ndombia Roger took part in elephant hunting with war weapons inside a protected area. Once informed, park rangers (eco-guards) opened an investigation that led to the arrest and interrogation of the suspects during which they admitted to have participated in elephant hunting with war weapons.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 127/2014
Charges
Complicity of illegal hunting inside a protected area.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Beyino Michael and Ndombia Roger were declared guilty of complicity of hunting inside a protected area.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Beyino Michael and Ndombia Roger were sentenced to two years of imprisonment suspended; The weapon used to commit the offence was confiscated; The Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to three months for the recovery of fines and two months for court fees.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas