Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2014
Abstract
On 25 Febuary 2014, eco-guards were patrolling at Bamegod village, 33 km away from Souanke village, when they arrested Abama Samory, who was in possession of a type PMK war weapon.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 149/2014
Charges
Illegal possession of a war weapon and ammunition.
Transnational
No
Decision
Abama Sarmory was found guilty of illegal possession of a war weapon and ammunition.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to 1 year imprisonment suspended and a fine of XAF 200,000 (two hundred thousand); The accused was sentenced to pay the sum of XAF 100,000 (one hundred thousand) for civil damages and interest and to pay the costs; The duration of the imprisonment in default of payment was set to minimum.
Legislation cited
Ordinance No. 62/24 of 16 October 1962 establishing the rules governing war material, arms and munitions.