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Showing 41 court decisions filtered by Species (Chimpanzee, Agile mangabey, Giant ground pangolin, Peter's duiker, Leatherback sea turtle), Territorial subdivision (East, South)

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The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs EVILANDO Lacas

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

In February 2014, elements of the conservation service of the National Park of Lobeke received reliable information about the presence of some poachers in the said park. Following this, on the 19 February, the elements organized a surveillance and control patrol in the peripheral area of the park (ZIC 31).

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs Anthony NWABU NWANNE NWOYE

Cameroon
East
East Court of Appeal
National - higher court
2017

In 2016, the accused Anthony NWABU NWANNE NWOYE was arrested flagrante delicto by elements of the conservation service of the Regional Delegation of Forestry and Wildlife, Bertoua.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs FEUSSI Andre

Cameroon
East
East Court of Appeal
National - higher court
Criminal
2018

The accused, Feussi Andre was arrested for the illegal killing of totally protected species (Giant pangolins). On this ground, he was prosecuted before the Court of First Instance Abong Mbang.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs DAOUDA SADOU, MANGANE ABDOULAYE, AWALOU ABDOULAYE and CISSE SAMBA

Cameroon
East
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2018

In January 2018, military officials of the gendarmerie post of Socambo received reliable information on an ongoing illegal trafficking activity.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs OLINGA BAKBOKE Jean and TCHABO MBAKOP Norbert

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

In 2016, the accused persons, OLINGA BAKBOKE and TCHABO MBAKOP were arrested by elements of the conservation service with trophies of totally protected animal species (Gorillas and Chimpanzees). They were prosecuted before the Court of First Instance, Abong Mbang.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs AMPONG Simon

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 in the hunting zone of Libongo, of the Boumba Bek National Park in possession of freshly butchered totally protected animal species. This includes Chimpanzees, Gorillas and a deer.

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 EKOUMOU Joseph Nice

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

On January 17 2015, the head of the South Antenna of the Dja Biosphere reserve received reliable information on trafficking of trophies of totally protected species in the town of Djoum, South Region at an inn called “auberge Jeannete”.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. MBELEK Rigobert

Cameroon
South
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

The Last Great Ape Organization LAGA -Cameroon ( an NGO specialized in Wildlife Law Enforcement) conveyed reliable information on some illegal trafficking activities in the town of Sangmelima to the Divisional Delegate of Forestry and Wildlife of Dja and Lobo.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. AKOUMA JEAN MARIE

Cameroon
South
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
2017

AKOUMA Jean Marie was arrested in the Campo Ma'an National Park without authorization and in possession of a hunting gun. He was arrested by elements of the conservation service of Campo Ma'an national park with a chimpanzee that he killed in the park during a hunting party.

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