The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. BIDJAS ABATCHO ABOUBAKAR

Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Yokadouma
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract

On the 19 October 2018, during a patrol in the locality of MOLOUNDOU, the accused was found in illegal possession of a locally made gun in a place open to the public and under conditions likely to disturb the peace or to intimidate others. The accused explained that he made this weapon for his defense. During interrogations, he pleaded guilty as charged acknowledged commiting the offences. At the close of interrogations, he was transmitted before the State Attorney for prosecution.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 978/COR
Charges
Dangerous possession of Arms.
Transnational
No
Decision
BIDJAS ABATCHO ABOUBAKAR was found guilty of dangerous possession of arms.
Appealed
No
Penalty
He was sentenced to pay 50.000 XAF for fine and 37.730 XAF for costs.
Legislation cited
Penal code. secs. 74, 238