Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2016
Abstract
In July 2016, Itango Bernard was staying at Mambili village. He decided to carry out a small hunting expedition with a hunting rifle at Atama Farm but found himself with a war weapon and ammunition that he was keeping hidden in the forest. It’s in these conditions that he was arrested by rangers and brought before the state prosecutor.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 159/2016
Charges
Hunting with one war weapon and ammunitions.
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused Itango Bernard was found guilty of hunting with a war weapon and ammunition.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Itango Bernard was sentenced to three years imprisonment and to pay fines of XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) and to pay XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) as damages and court fees; The imprisonment term is suspended; The Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to its minimum.
Legislation cited
Ordonnance N°62/24 du 16 Octobre 1962 fixant le régime des matériels de guerre, des armes et munitions