A Nakuru court has handed a 28-year-old man a two-year sentence with a Sh80,000 fine as an alternative after finding him guilty of being in possession of two leopard skins. The court heard that a policeman, Michael Kiplagat, received a tip off from a concerned person who informed him that the accused was looking for a buyer to purchase two leopard skins, in May 2015 in Nakuru town. Mr Kiplagat asked for the accused phone number and later posed as a buyer who was interested in the items. ARRESTEDThe court heard that the accused unknowingly agreed to meet the police officer in a hotel so that they could transact. Mr Kiplagat in the company of other two police officers arrested the accused who had two leopard skins in a sack on his motorcycle.

Source: Daily Nation November 25, 2016 04:52 UTC