Villagers released on good behaviour bond despite trespassing into areas of Sabah Parks

Edwin Tumbai (second left) and Tingkun Penimbol (centre) with their counsels outside the courtroom on Thursday (Jan 26).

KOTA KINABALU: The Sessions Court here released two villagers on good behaviour bond for two years despite both being found guilty of trespassing into areas belonging to Sabah Parks.

Judge Elsie Primus gave the order after ruling that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt against farmers Edwin Tumbai, 57, and Tingkun Penimbol, 53, on Thursday (Jan 26).