KIGALI, Rwanda: At least 50 inmates escaped from a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai province, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing the authorities late on Saturday.
Territorial administrator Jean Tshiawuke wa Tshiawuke said the prisoners forced their way out of Luebo prison in the country’s south-central region overnight from Thursday into Friday.
“The entire prison remained empty. It was a well-prepared escape, as the inmates did not open the padlocks,” Tshiawuke told reporters.
He said security personnel were suspected of involvement in the escape, which allowed all the inmates to leave the prison.
The official expressed concern over the security implications of the incident, saying detainees considered dangerous to the public were among the escapees.
Tshiawuke said a search had been launched and that three rifles had also been taken during the escape. – BERNAMA-ANADOLU
