Prosecutor seeks life sentence for sergeant accused of murder
The military court in Micomeseng heard charges against Sergeant Rafael Edjang Edjo for allegedly killing two women.
A military court in Micomeseng has heard the case against Sergeant Rafael Edjang Edjo, who is accused of murdering two women at the Meban Nkan military facility. The prosecution is seeking a life sentence for Edjang.
The court, presided over by Rear Admiral Tiburcio Ngomo Ndong, also considered the case of Corporal Juan Pablo Obiang Ndong, who faces charges of abandonment of service, fraud, and disobedience. The prosecution requested four years in prison and permanent dismissal for Obiang Ndong, who was allegedly asleep and intoxicated during the incident. The Ministry of Defence was also asked to arrange compensation for the victims' families.
Another case, involving Corporal Isidro Edu Ondo for a charge of punishable recklessness connected to a homicide, was also heard. Both proceedings have concluded and await sentencing by the War Council.
Why it mattersThe Ministry of Defence must arrange compensation for the families of two women allegedly murdered at a military facility.