Former Counter Revolutionary Warfare leader Shane Stevens, who was convicted of inciting the 2000 mutiny at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua, collapsed during a morning walk near Suva Grammar School on Saturday morning, and was pronounced dead at the CWM Hospital.
Stevens who was in his 50s, was rushed to CWM Hospital after he collapsed, where medical officials confirmed his death.
His funeral will be held later this week.
Stevens who was pardoned by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere in September 2024 took part in the RFMF Reconciliation and Restoration service at Queen Elizabeth Barracks on November 2nd that year.
Stevens sought forgiveness from the families of those that died at QEB during the 2000 mutiny.
8 soldiers had died during the 2000 mutiny.
He was convicted of Incitement to Mutiny in 2002.
Stevens was incarcerated for a total of 21 years, 8 months and 20 days, at Naboro Prison.
The Mercy Commission had said reports and evaluations from the Fiji Corrections Service recommended Stevens for a pardon, citing his positive progress during imprisonment.
They say after careful consideration, the Commission recommended that Stevens be granted mercy by postponing the carrying out of his punishment for an indeterminate period.
One of the 2000 mutiny leaders, Shane Stevens passes away after collapsing during morning walk
