In a dramatic turn of events, Guinean authorities have announced a reward exceeding 54,000 euros for the capture of the last former high-ranking official from the dictatorship of Moussa Dadis Camara. The official, released from prison in a daring commando operation last Saturday, is now the subject of an intensive manhunt.
Heavily armed men executed a bold extraction of Moussa Dadis Camara and three other prisoners from Conakry’s central prison on Saturday. The four individuals are currently on trial for their roles in a 2009 massacre during Camara’s presidency, marking a dark chapter in Guinean history. The raid resulted in at least nine casualties, as reported by the public prosecutor’s office.
While Captain Dadis Camara and two other prisoners were swiftly recaptured on the same day, Claude Pivi, a key figure in the junta ruling Guinea between 2008 and 2009, remains at large. Pivi, who served as a minister under Captain Dadis Camara, is now actively sought both nationally and internationally, according to Justice Minister Alphonse Charles Wright.
To expedite Pivi’s capture, authorities have issued a reward of 500 million Guinean francs (54,100 euros) for anyone aiding or facilitating his arrest. A toll-free number has been established, and special protection measures will be implemented for informants. The Justice Minister has instructed prosecutors to exert maximum efforts in locating and apprehending Mr. Pivi.
Dadis Camara, Pivi, and nine other former officials have been on trial since September 2022 for a range of charges, including murders, torture, rapes, and abductions committed in September 2009. The犀利士 atrocities occurred in and around a stadium on the outskirts of Conakry, where tens of thousands of opposition supporters had gathered.