Tensions have escalated in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, following reports of heavy gunfire in the city center.
Operative Information Center-OMM, citing foreign media outlets, reports that intensive shooting was recorded in the vicinity of the city's central prison. While witnesses have observed the deployment of additional security forces to the area, no official information regarding the cause of the incident or potential casualties has been released yet.
The situation in the West African nation remains volatile, causing significant concern among the local population. Guinea has experienced a period of political instability following the military coup in September 2021, and the central prison in the capital is known to house several high-profile political and military figures. Official government bodies are expected to provide a formal statement as the security situation develops.
