Title: The hunt for Claude Pivi, a former Guinean soldier who escaped from prison
Introduction :
The escape of Guinean soldier Claude Pivi, which occurred last Saturday after the intervention of an armed commando at the Central House, plunged the Guinean authorities into a race against time to find him. Claude Pivi was detained as part of the trial for the September 28, 2009 massacre, which shocked the nation by the cruelty of the acts committed. In this article, we reveal the latest information on the search for this escapee and the efforts made by the authorities to capture him.
The deployment of an impressive military device:
Since Claude Pivi’s escape, the Guinean defense and security forces have been on alert and mobilized to find him. A huge military force was deployed in the Coléah, Mafanco and Madina districts, south of the capital, where he is suspected of hiding. The soldiers carried out careful searches of several concessions, sometimes forcing traders to close their shops. This massive deployment aroused concern and astonishment among the residents of these neighborhoods.
A complex hunt:
The hunt for Claude Pivi promises to be complex, because the former soldier benefits from a mystical reputation and supposed protection. Some locals claim that Claude Pivi has mystical powers that allow him to transform into a black cat, making his capture even more difficult. The Guinean authorities are therefore faced with a real challenge in neutralizing this escapee.
Current legal proceedings:
In addition to Claude Pivi’s escape, the armed clashes which broke out during this commando operation caused the death of nine people, including four law enforcement officers. In response to these events, the military prosecutor of the permanent court of first instance of Conakry launched proceedings against Claude Pivi and his co-detainees, in particular for assassinations, involuntary homicide and complicity. Other people, including disbarred officers and prison staff, are also targeted for abandonment of post and violation of instructions.
The impact on the trial of the massacre of September 28, 2009:
Claude Pivi’s escape attempt raises concerns about the continuation of the trial for the massacre of September 28, 2009. This historic trial, which aims to judge former president Moussa Dadis Camara and his accomplices for the crimes committed on that day tragic, has already been marked by the speaking out of many victims. Victims’ associations hope that this escape will not compromise the continuation of the trial and that justice can be done.
Conclusion :
The hunt for Claude Pivi continues to mobilize Guinean defense and security forces. Despite his mystical reputation and the difficulties he presents, the authorities are sparing no effort to find him and bring him back to justice. Let us hope that this escape will not hinder the trial of the September 28, 2009 massacre and that the victims will finally be able to obtain justice.