The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Ibrahim Diallo, Niaboth Rostand, Mia Yves

Country
Congo
Territorial subdivision
Sangha
Court
High Court of Ouesso
Type of court
National - higher court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract

In October 2014, Diallo planned a big game hunt and then approached Mia Yves to obtain a war weapon. Once the weapon was in his possession, he handed it over to Niaboth Rostand, who was arrested by the eco-guards.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 002/2015
Charges
Illegal possession of a war weapon.
Transnational
Yes
Decision
Ibrahim Diallo, Niaboth Rostand, Mia Yves were found guilty of charges against them.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Ibrahim Diallo, Niaboth Rostand, Mia Yves were sentenced to 1 year imprisonment suspended and a fine of XAF 200,000 (two hundred thousand) each; The accused were sentenced to jointly pay the sum of XAF 1,000,000 (one million) as civil damages; The accused were ordered to pay the costs; The duration of the imprisonment in default of payment was set to minimum.
Legislation cited
Ordinance No. 62/24 of 16 October 1962 establishing the rules governing war material, arms and munitions