Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Yokadouma
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2013
Abstract
The accused persons ANKEU TANGO Jean Paul and LANG LEGO Stephane were arrested flagrante delicto in Yokadouma. ANKEU TANGO Jean Paul was caught red handed immediately after killing an elephant with the use of a firearm without any legal authorization. The co-offender LANG LEGO Stephane who detained the elephant ivories was also arrested. During interrogation, all accused persons admitted to the facts and pleaded guilty. At the close of interrogation, the accused persons together with the seized wildlife products were transmitted before the State Attorney for prosecution.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 211/COR of 22 August 2013
Charges
Killing of protected class A animal species, Illegal detention and carrying of firearms, and Illegal detention of trophies of protected animal species.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Ankeu Tango was found guilty of the illegal possession of an arm and killing of an Elephant, a totally protected class A animal specie. Lang Lego Stephane was found guilty of the illegal possession of trophies of a totally protected animal.
Appealed
No
Penalty
ANKEU TANGO Jean Paul was sentenced to six (06) months suspended imprisonment term within three (03) years. LANG LEGO Stephane was sentenced to two (02) months fixed term imprisonment. They were both sentenced to pay 58,600XAF for cost.
Legislation cited
Law No. 94/01 of 20 January 1994 to lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations