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The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs NGONGHO Francis SENGHO

Cameroon
East
East Court of Appeal
National - higher court
Criminal
2017

In 2015, the accused NGONGHO Francis SENGHO was arrested flagrante delicto by elements of the conservation service of the Divisional Delegation of Forestry and Wildlife, Batouri. He was found in possession of trophies of totally protected animal species (Gorilla and Chimpanzees).

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs NKOMBO MPEKA Gerard

Cameroon
East
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2013

On the 16 April 2013, elements of the conservation service of the Boumba Bek National Park arrested the accused, NKOMBO MPEKA Gerard in the hunting zone of Libongo, of the Boumba Bek National park, a protected area in possession of parts of totally protected animal species, notably Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Deer.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs EBOLLOH KIGUENNE Boris

Cameroon
East
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2016

On the 3 July 2016, elements of the Forestry and Wildlife control post of Ngatto carried a wildlife control mission. The accused was intercepted and they proceeded to search his bags. They discovered 6 pieces of smoked Gorilla meat, 2 Peter Duikers side meat, 01 smoked Blue Duiker, and 19 feathers of African Grey Parrots.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs Mrs NSAH MEBA and AMVAME Brice Macaire

Cameroon
South
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2009

On the 22 July 2008 during a routine check, the chief of the Forestry and Wildlife Control Post of Mintom, apprehended two persons red-handed Mrs NSAH MEBA & AMVAME Brice Macaire).

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs YANDA Emmanuel

Cameroon
East
East Court of Appeal
National - higher court
Criminal
2016

On December 08 2015, YANDA Emmanuel was arrested in Doume in the East region in possession of an elephant tail, two gorilla skulls, a chimpanzee skull and the skin of a non identified animal without a certificate of origin.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. BANDINONISANGO Georges

Cameroon
East
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2013

Elements of the conservation service of the Boumba-bek National Park arrested the accused BANDINONISANGO Georges flagrante delicto in the Forestry Management Unit N°10020 while carrying out hunting activities. He was found in possession of a hunting gun and ammunitions.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. MBIENDE Giscard

Cameroon
East
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2014

Elements of the conservation service of the Divisional Delegation of Boumba and Ngoko organized an anti-poaching patrol mission in the Lobeke National park, Moloundou sector. During this mission, the accused MBIENDE Giscard was arrested with protected animal species.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. NAMEIBIO Delaine

Cameroon
East
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2013

The accused NAMEIBIO Delaine was arrested by elements of the conservation service in Mbol 12, a protected zone. She was found in possession of Gorilla and Deer meat. Upon arrest, she could not legally back up her presence in the protected area and the possession of totally protected animal species.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs OYIE BAHNA Salomon

Cameroon
South
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2009

On the night of 23rd March 2009, OYIE BAHNA Salomon was caught red-handed in DJENABO (a locality situated on the Djoum-Mintom road) by the South Antenna of the Dja conservation service agents. He was in possession of twelve (12) Gorillas parts, six (6) Mandrillus part and nine (9) Water Chevrotain parts.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. BITJOKA Jean Marie

Cameroon
Littoral
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2015

On the 25 August 2015 in the locality of Pouma, elements of the conservation service arrested the accused, BITJOKA Jean Marie in illegal possession of skulls of chimpanzees, gorillas and other unidentified monkeys. He was about to commercialize them at the time of his arrest and was void of any identity document.

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