Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2021
Abstract
In 2018, Kouabouanga Roger, cultivating a 4 hectare field, was informed about the establishment of the Ntokou-Pikounda National Park in the said area and a one month's notice was set to leave the premises and for the harvest. Not wanting to comply with the injunctions of the eco-guards, Kouabouanga Roger as well as his helpers Yombi Cyr and Odandzi Albin escaped the control of the patrol of the eco-guards by hiding in the forest together with Kouabaouanga Roger Fils. They passed four days of hunting before being apprehended by the eco-guards.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 018/2021
Charges
Trespassing in a protected area.
Transnational
No
Decision
Kouabouanga Roger Fils, Elongo Ulrich and Obandi Brice were found not guilty of trespassing in a protected area. Kouabouanga Roger, Obandi Albin and Yombi Cyr were found guilty of trespassing in aprotected area.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Kouabouanga Roger, Obandi Albin and Yombi Cyr were sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended and XAF 100000 ( one hundred thousand) as fines. The accused were sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to the 4 months for the recovery of fines, 1 month for court fees and 3months for damages and interest.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas