In a shocking turn of events, a weekend jailbreak in Guinea has left at least nine people dead, including three suspected attackers, four security forces, and two presumed civilians, following an attempt to pluck ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara from prison.
Early Saturday, heavily armed men stormed the prison in the capital city of Conakry, successfully freeing Camara, who was on trial alongside two other former officials for a 2009 massacre during his presidency.
The motives behind Camara’s escape remained unclear, as the army described the raid as an attempt to “sabotage” government reforms.
However, subsequent reports indicated that Camara had been recaptured and was back behind bars later on Saturday, although details surrounding his recapture remained undisclosed.
Prosecutor General Yamoussa Conte confirmed the casualties on Monday, revealing that the death toll included three suspected attackers, four security forces, and two individuals presumed to be civilians who had been inside an ambulance.
Initial reports suggested that the civilians inside the ambulance had become collateral damage during a firefight that ensued during the jailbreak operation.
