1st LD Writethru: Heavy gunfire heard near central prison in Guinea's capital

NAMPA / Xinhua

2026-02-10

CONAKRY, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- Heavy gunfire was heard on Tuesday near the central prison in the capital of Guinea Conakry, amid reports that armed elements extracted Commander Toumba Diakite from custody, sources said. According to the sources, Diakite was removed from Conakry Central Prison while hooded and later driven to an unknown destination. No official confirmation was immediately available. Diakite, also known as "Toumba," whose full......

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