The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Tita Ulrich, Epe Doukouro Stève, Bozock Medoung Serge, Danga Maurice, Mefanga Prospère

Country
Territorial subdivision
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2016
Abstract

On March 29, 2016, Chinese individuals resident at village Elogo seeked the expertise of Bozock Medoung Serge for gold prospection at 20 kms from the village. With a Russian-made weapon Bozock Medoung together with Tita Ulrich, Epe Doukouro Stève, Danga Maurice and Mefanga Prospère went to the forest. After their prospection and on their way back to the village, the above named came across a group of chimpanzees. Bozock Medoung Serge shot and killed one chimpanzee. With the help of his sidekicks, the killer skinned and smoked the animal the whole night. Each one transported parts of the animal. On their way they were arrested and brought before the state prosecutor.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 095/2016
Charges
Killing of a totally protected specie (chimpanzee), complicity of killing of a totally protected specie (chimpanzee).
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Bozock Medoung Serge was found guilty of killing of a totally protected specie (chimpanzee); Tita Ulrich, Epe Doukouro Stève, Danga Maurice and Mefanga Prospère were found guilty of complicity of killing of a totally protected specie (chimpanzee).
Appealed
No
Penalty
Bozock Medoung Serge, Tita Ulrich, Epe Doukouro Stève, Danga Maurice and Mefanga Prospère were sentenced to two years imprisonment each and XAF 100,000 (one hundred thousand) as fines each and to pay XAF 1,000,000 (two million) as damages and court fees jointly. The imprisonment term of Danga Maurice was suspended because he was beaten to death by rangers. The Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to its maximum.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas