A wave of violent crimes has hit Guinea's capital, Conakry, in recent days, leaving residents on edge. On October 30, Boubacar Barry, a local businessman, was killed at his home in Lambanyi by armed men who arrived in several pick-up trucks. The attackers took valuables and then transported Barry's body to the morgue at Donka Hospital, where it was registered as an unidentified corpse.
The circumstances surrounding Barry's murder and the transportation of his body to the morgue remain unclear. According to family members, Barry's body was found at the morgue four days after his death, with no official information on how it got there or who deposited it. An anonymous source close to the family revealed that Barry's friend, Baba Traoré, called Barry's brother to inform him of the body's presence at the morgue.
Another murder occurred on October 31, when Boubacar Barry, a Guinean living in the United States, was found dead at his home in Manéah. Two suspects, who claimed to be seeking prayer, were seen at Barry's residence the previous evening, and it is believed they may have strangled him after he withdrew money from a bank.
In a separate incident, the Radiotélévision guinéenne (RTG 2) headquarters in Boulbinet was burglarized on November 2. Thieves broke into the building, smashing a window and making off with valuable equipment, including cameras, audio mixers, and microphones. The RTG 2 building is located near the Camp Makambo, a special forces base, and just a short distance from the Presidential Palace.
The brazen nature of these crimes has raised concerns about the level of security in Conakry. The fact that the attackers seemed to operate with relative impunity, and that the authorities have not made any official statements on the incidents, has fueled speculation and anxiety among residents.
An investigation into the RTG 2 burglary has been launched by the gendarmerie, but it is unclear when or if the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The lack of communication from the authorities has led to questions about their response to these serious crimes and their commitment to ensuring public safety.
The recent string of violent crimes has highlighted the need for the Guinean government to address concerns about security and crime in Conakry. Residents are calling for greater transparency and action from the authorities to prevent such incidents and bring perpetrators to justice.
Key points
- The Guinean government has yet to make an official statement on the recent murders and burglary.
- The incidents have raised concerns about the level of security in Conakry and the ability of the authorities to prevent and respond to crime.
- The lack of communication and transparency from the authorities has fueled speculation and anxiety among residents.
