Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2014
Abstract
In June 2014, the Itan Guy, Deguemel Anicet, Biloa Cyr, Zoniaba Armand, wildlife and biodiversity conservation officers of the same patrol unit, arrested a hunter ”used” by Dida Jean Fernand. When he saw that his hunter was targeted by the conservation and police agents Dida went to hide the gun in the forest before coming back to inquire on the situation of his hunter. Dida was subsequently arrested following denunciation from his hunter and he admitted been in possession of a war arm type SKS that he presented to the judicial police officers.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 113/2014
Charges
Illegal possession of ivory tusks and war weapon.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Dida Jean Fernand was found guilty of illegal possession of a war gun.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment suspended and a fine of XAF 100,000 (one hundred thousand); The accused was ordered to pay the costs; The duration of the imprisonment in default of payment was set to 3 months for the recovery of fines; The accused was sentenced to a suspended prison term because he was a primary offender.
Legislation cited
Ordinance No. 62/24 of 16 October 1962 establishing the rules governing war material, arms and munitions