“Former Guinean President Moussa Dadis Camara was returned to prison after being taken from his cell this morning, his lawyer announced. This surprising event quickly made headlines, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding this kidnapping.
According to Dadis Camara’s lawyer, it was not an escape, but rather a kidnapping orchestrated by an armed group. The former head of the CNDD junta was allegedly awakened suddenly in his sleep before being forcibly taken from his cell, accompanied by three other detainees. However, Dadis Camara managed to escape his captors and voluntarily returned to prison.
The lawyer highlights the failure of the State in its responsibility to secure the Central House of Conakry, arguing that Dadis Camara was not on the run and that he had no intention of evading justice. It is also claimed that the file concerning him is empty.
Colonel Moussa Tiegboro Camara, who was also detained, claimed to have deceived the vigilance of his captors before returning to his cell. However, the army chief of staff said in a statement that the prisoners were on the run and assured that all security measures were being taken to find them.
This situation has brought renewed attention to the trial of the events of September 28, 2009, during which nearly 160 people lost their lives and many women were raped. The Guinean government was committed to trying those responsible for these atrocities and to fighting impunity.
While the investigation continues to determine the perpetrators of this kidnapping and the reasons behind this incident, it is essential to maintain security and allow law enforcement to carry out their mission.
This event also highlights the importance of strengthening security measures in penitentiary establishments to prevent any intrusion or escape. It also highlights the challenges governments face in their fight against impunity and justice.
We will closely monitor developments in this case and hope that the truth will be established and that justice will be served for the victims of the 2009 massacre.”