On 4 November 2023, armed men raided the Maison Centrale de Conakry prison and broke out former President of Guinea Moussa Dadis Camara and three other officials.

At around 0500 GMT, heavily armed men allegedly led by the son of Claude Pivi broke into the Maison Centrale de Conakry prison.

[citation needed] Soldiers reportedly patrolled the streets of Conakry in armored vehicles, and armed officers checked passing cars searching for the escapees.

[13] Guinean junta leader Mamady Doumbouya announced that he had fired over 60 soldiers and prison officers for “breach of employment and misconduct” as a result of the event.

[15] The incident highlighted the fragile security situation in Guinea, and gunfire that resulted from the raid initially sparked fears of another coup d’état attempt.