Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2016
Abstract
In August 2016, Benga Roger was contacted by Essala Ghislain sent by Abbo Hamadou for a big hunting expedition. Benga and Essala went to collect the weapon that Abbo Hamadou hired for this purpose from one known as Kourou. Then Benga Roger went to the forest without Essala Ghislain but with Golom Lucien as carrier. In the forest, Benga killed one elephant with ivory tusks weighing nine kgs. With the help of Golom, he hid the weapon and the products somewhere in the forest. On their way back they met with Essala and told him that they killed one elephant and all three went to the forest where the weapon and products were hidden. On their return to Sembe they were arrested by rangers.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 218/2016
Charges
Killing of a totally protected specie and complicity of killing of a totally protected specie (elephant).
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Benga Roger was found guilty of killing of a totally protected specie (elephant); Essala Ghislain and Golom Lucien were found guilty of complicity for the killing of an elephant.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Benga Roger was sentenced to five (5) years fixed term imprisonment, XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) as fines Essala Ghislain and Golom Lucien were sentenced to two (2) years fixed term imprisonment, XAF 100,000 (one hundred thousand) as fines. Each Benga Roger, Essala Ghislain and Golom Lucien were also sentenced to pay XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) each as damages and court fees jointly. The Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed at its maximum.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas