Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Edea
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract
On the 03 June 2015, in the locality of Edea, BANY Simon was by elements of the conservation service in possession of a chimpanzee skull hidden in a bag he was carrying. During interrogations, he acknowledged committing the offences as charged and pleaded guilty. At the close of interrogations, he was transmitted before the State Attorney for prosecution.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 905/COR
Charges
Illegal killing of totally protected animal species.
Species
Transnational
Yes
Decision
He was found guilty of illegal killing of totally protected animal species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
He was sentenced to two (2) months fixed term imprisonment, to pay 28.450 XAF for costs and 250.000 XAF as civil damages to the state of Cameroon through the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife.
Legislation cited
Law No. 94-01 of 20th January 1994 to lay down forestry, fisheries and wildlife regulations, sec. 148
Penal Code, sec. 74