Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract
In September 2012, Mazamba Raoul was contacted by Fernand to hunt elephants. On September 14, 2012 they left Ouesso to the forest each one having his role i.e. Fernand the hunter and Mazamba Raoul the carrier. They killed one elephant who had only one tusk. Fernand transported the tusk while Mazambe transported some pieces of the meat. On their way they were arrested by eco-guards but Fernand escaped.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 047/2015
Charges
Complicity of killing of a fully protected species,
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Mazamba Raoul was found guilty of charges against him.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment 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 the minimum.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas