Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract
In October 2014, following the discovery of the carcass of an elephant at Ignoli village in the area of Odzala Koukoua National Park, an investigation mission was carried out by the ecoguards during which Eboua Jean was caught red handed in possession of a weapon of war and ammunition that he buried at the place where the elephant had been shot.
Language of document
French
Charges
Killing of a fully protected species and illegal possession of war weapon.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused was found guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment suspended and a fine of XAF 200,000 (two hundred thousand); The accused was sentenced to pay the sum of XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) as civil damages and interest; The accused was ordered to pay the costs; The duration of the imprisonment in default of payment was set to minimum.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas
Ordinance No. 62/24 of 16 October 1962 establishing the rules governing war material, arms and munitions