In a twist that reads like a Hollywood script, Guinea’s most wanted man is back behind bars. Ex-Colonel Claude Pivi, the mastermind behind one of the country’s darkest chapters, has been dragged back to face justice after a daring prison break last November.
Pivi, nicknamed “Coplan,” was not alone in his capture. His son, Verny, the alleged brain behind the jailbreak, was nabbed right alongside him. Talk about a family affair gone wrong.
The duo’s freedom run came to a screeching halt at the Liberian border. One routine security check later, and bam – they are in cuffs, looking worse for wear.
Pivi is not just any old fugitive. He is a key player in the 2009 stadium massacre that left over 156 dead and scores of women raped. It was a bloodbath that shocked the nation and earned him a life sentence.
Now, he is back in Conakry’s main prison, ready to serve his time. But his lawyer is raising eyebrows about Pivi’s health, describing him as “weak.” Is it a ploy for sympathy or a genuine concern? Time will tell.
For the victims, like Fatoumata Diariou Camara, Pivi’s recapture is sweet justice. “I pray he’ll remain in prison forever,” she said, echoing the sentiments of many who have waited years for this moment.
As Guinea turns this dark page, one thing is clear – the long arm of the law just got a little longer.