mentioned minor; Offences provided for and punished by articles 320, 320 bis and 2, 3 of the Penal Code; ON MERITS Whereas the suspect denied the fact he is accused of; While the public prosecutor underscored the consistency of the facts and asked the court to declare the accused guilty and sentence him to imprisonment for 10 years; Considering that the suspect stated to have committed no offence; Whereas it appears from the case file and the hearing debates that the suspect is guilty of the facts of which he is accused; that he should be found guilty and sentenced to ten (10) years of imprisonment; ON CIVIL DAMAGES Whereas …., the claimant for civil damages did not appear, make written submissions, and was not represented; that it is appropriate to reserve pronouncement on the civil damages; Whereas there is need to order the accused to pay the costs; FOR THESE REASONS Ruling publicly in the presence of the accused in correctional matters at first instance;  Declares.... guilty of the offences he is accused of;  Sentences the accused to 10 years of imprisonment;  Reserves pronouncement on civil damages;  Orders the offender to pay the costs; Thus done, tried and pronounced on the above day, month and year. And have signed President (signed) Registrar (signed)