Database of Wildlife Related Law
The accused MENGONO Jean Pierre was summoned to appear before the Court of First Instance Djoum to respond to charges of illegal killing of protected animals species. That in March 1989, the accused was arrested in the locality of Elleng, for killing protected animal species without authorization in an area prohibited from hunting.
The accused MEYONG DJOUMA Albert was found in Mintom by agents of the conservation service in possession of a panther skin without a certificate of origin. During interrogations, the accused strongly refuted this allegation and contended that it was untrue.
The accused persons MIKA MIKA Richard, MIKA MIKA Blanchard, LUILE Bosco, WATALO Lambert and MELOUOL MGBEMA Dieudonne were arrested in Salapoumbe by forces of law and order and summoned before the Military Court, Bertoua to respond to charges against them.
The accused MBO'O Ghislaine was caught by eco-guards of the South Antenna of the Dja Biosphere Reserve in possession of twelve (12) legs of bay duiker, a class B protected species, four (4) smoked monkeys whose appearance no longer allowed to determine the class, 05 'atherudes' including four (4)smoked, all class c protected, fou
The accused persons MEFIRE ISSOFA and BALOULO AMARE were arrested flagrante delicto in Yokadouma by elements of the East regional delegation of Forestry and Wildlife.
The accused persons WO LEMBO ABO Eric and MEFIRE ISSOFA were prosecuted before Court of First Instance, Yokadouma for complicity to killing and illegal detention of trophies of class A totally protected animal species. On the 08 February 2019, the court passed judgement. The accused WO LEMBO ABO Eric was found not guilty of complicity.
The accused persons MEFIRE ISSOFA, WO-LEMBO ABO Eric and MBOA Michel were arrested flagrante delicto in Yokadouma by eco-guards of the MANDOUNGUE control post. MBOA Michel was caught transporting two (02) elephant tusks of length 135cm and 139cm and weight 9.80kg and 19.74kg using a vehicle of mark Toyota Carina belonging to MEFIRE ISSOFA.
On the 10 October 2017 in Ebolowa, the accused persons ZO'OBO EVINA Samuel and AMVELA Ernest Laurent were arrested following a joint mission between elements of the Regional Delegation of EBOLOWA and NGO LAGA.
On the 23 August 2007, the accused YOUMBISSI Michael was arrested flagrante delicto at Express Union, Bandjoun in possession of a bag containing 01 leopard skin.
As per judgement in default no. 065/COR of 27th December 1988 of the Court of First Instance Djoum, the accused OHANDJA LEBONGO was found guilty of poaching. He was sentenced to pay 500.000 XAF for fines and costs. He rightly contested the judgement in default which was admitted by the Court.
