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The Republic versus Nkwabi Mayala and two others - No. 13 of 2013

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Katavi
District Court
National - lower court
General
2013

Sometimes on 11th October, 2013 at Majimoto village within Mlele District in Katavi Region the accused persons were found and arrested in unlawful possession of government trophies. Then brought before the court to answer a charge. The accused persons were convicted.

The Republic versus Alex Makole and others - No. 05 of 2013

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Singida
District Court
National - lower court
General
2015

It is alleged that the accused persons on 7 March 2013 at Mpola Village, Manyoni District, Singida Region, were found in possession of two elephant tusks. They were found guilty.

The Republic versus Nuhu Idd - No. 03 of 2015

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Singida
District Court
National - lower court
General
2015

It is alleged that the accused person on 11 January 2015 in Pahi Village, Kondoa District, Dodoma Region, was found in possession of two pieces of elephant tusks weighing 5.10 kilograms, and two leopard skins without permit. The accused person was found guilty.

The Republic versus Said Ibrahim - No. 06 of 2013

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Katavi
District Court
National - lower court
General
2013

On 3rd May, 2013 in the village of Kilida within Mlele district in the Katavi region the accused person was found with unlawful possession of government trophies to wit elephant meat. The accused was found guilty.

The Republic versus Boniface Aloyce - No. 03 of 2013

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Morogoro
District Court
National - lower court
General
2013

The accused was arrested at Ituka areas within Mikumi National Park in while he was in possession of various species specified as government trophies to wit were elephant tusks and hippopotamus teeth. He was also found in possession of fish and of various weapons believed to be used in poaching activities.

The Republic versus Cretus Sambi @ Kimbwenga - No. 15 of 2007

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Katavi
District Court
National - lower court
General
2012

Sometimes on 14th April, 2007 at Kibaoni village within Mpanda District found being in unlawful possession of government trophies. Then brought before the court to answer a charge. The accused was convicted.

The Republic versus Hashim Ngamira - No. 26 of 2010

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Katavi
District Court
National - lower court
General
2013

On 14th July, 2010 at Kashaulili area within Mpanda District in Rukwa Region the accused person was arraigned and found in unlawful possession of government trophy. Then brought before the court to answer a charge. The accused was acquitted.

The Republic versus Petro Samson Kasamaki - No. 30 of 2010

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Katavi
District Court
National - lower court
General
2014

On 26th October, 2010 at Msaginya village within Mpanda District the accused person was arraigned and found in unlawful possession of government trophies. Then brought before the court to answer the charge. The accused was convicted.

The Republic versus Peter Elias - No. 33 of 2006

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Katavi
District Court
National - lower court
General
2013

Sometimes on 26th November, 2006 at City Family Guest within Mpanda in Rukwa Region the accused person was found in unlawful possession of government trophies. Then brought before the court to answer a charge. The accused was convicted.

The Republic versus Shabani Kamtupe - No. 38 of 2015

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Katavi
District Court
National - lower court
General
2015

Sometimes on 24th October, 2007 at Kaponda village within Mpanda District in Rukwa region the accused person was arraigned and found in unlawful possession of government trophies. A charge was brought before the court for accused person to answer. The accused was convicted.

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