129 Dead in Attempted Prison Break in Kinshasa, DR Congo Government Regains Control
At least 129 people were killed during an attempted prison break at Makala central prison in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, late Sunday. The situation is now under control, according to the government. Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo confirmed that a fire broke out in the prison's administrative building, food depots, and hospital, leaving 59 people wounded. The incident caused significant material damage and loss of life.
Authorities stated that no prisoners successfully escaped, with those attempting to flee being killed. The breakout attempt, which occurred early Sunday morning, involved heavy gunfire and chaos outside the prison. The government is currently investigating the incident.
At least 129 people were killed during an attempted prison break at Makala central prison in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, late Sunday. The situation is now under control, according to the government. Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo confirmed that a fire broke out in the prison's administrative building, food depots, and hospital, leaving 59 people wounded. The incident caused significant material damage and loss of life.
Authorities stated that no prisoners successfully escaped, with those attempting to flee being killed. The breakout attempt, which occurred early Sunday morning, involved heavy gunfire and chaos outside the prison. The government is currently investigating the incident.