Guinea’s former military ruler, Moussa Dadis Camara, is back in jail after being taken from prison by armed men, according to his lawyer.
The group stormed a jail in the capital, Conakry, early on Saturday morning – taking Capt Camara and three others.
Those taken are currently on trial for their alleged roles in deaths of more than 150 people in a 2009 protest.
Besides Capt Camara, two other prisoners have also been found.
It is unclear if they were kidnapped or freed by their supporters.
Capt Camara’s lawyer earlier told the BBC the former leader was taken against his will and that he would never try to escape prison, as he had confidence in the Guinean judicial system.
The country’s borders were closed as the authorities hunted for him and the others that were taken.
Guinea’s Justice Minister, Charles Alphonse Wright, announced the escape on local radio.
“We will find them. And those responsible will be held accountable,” he said.
Gunshots were heard in Conakry, starting before dawn. The city centre was cordoned off and military vehicles were also seen on the streets.
Among the others reported to have escaped were Col Claude Pivi, a former government minister who is accused of also being involved in the murder of people at Conakry stadium on 28 September 2009.
Source: bbc.com
