Country
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Yokadouma
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2013
Abstract
The elements of the conservation service during an anti-poaching patrol arrested KAMBA Etienne in possession of a hunting gun belonging to WO LENBO ABO Eric Arthur. The latter having been arrested, said that the gun had been given to him by MPOMA Marcelin. During interrogations, they all acknowledged committing the offence as charged and pleaded guilty. At the close of interrogations, they were transmitted before the State Attorney for prosecution.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 21/COR
Charges
Illegal possession of a hunting gun, trespassing in a protected area, and illegal hunting.
Transnational
No
Decision
KAMBA Etienne was found guilty of illegal possession of a hunting gun, trespassing in a protected area and illegal hunting. WO LENBO ABO Eric ARTHUR was found guilty of illegal possession of a hunting gun. MPOMA Marcelin was found guilty of illegal possession of a hunting gun and complicity in the illegal possession of a hunting gun.
Appealed
No
Penalty
KAMBA Etienne was sentenced to pay 150.000 XAF for fines. WO LENBO ABO Eric ARTHUR was sentenced to pay 50.000 XAF for fines. MPOMA Marcelin was sentenced to pay 50.000 XAF for fines. All the accused were sentenced to pay 38.740 XAF for costs and 300.000 XAF jointly as civil damages to the state of Cameroon through the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife.