The appellant stood charged with the offence of unlawful possession of government trophy c/s 59 (2) of the Economic and Organized Crimes Control Act, Cap 200 R.E 2002 and section 67 (1) & 2 (b) of the Wildlife Conservation Act [Cap 283 R.E 2002].

The District court found him, guilty, convicted and sentenced him to eleven (11) years in jail imprisonment.

The High Court allowed the appeal, quashed the conviction and set aside the sentence.