Elyazid A, a 20-year-old inmate, escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison by hiding in a laundry bag of a cellmate who was released. He was captured shortly after his escape. Authorities were not aware of his absence for 24 hours. An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the escape. The national prison service chief pointed out that the escape method is rare and resulted from dysfunctions within the prison, compounded by severe overcrowding. Lyon-Corbas prison was over capacity at the time of the incident, highlighting fundamental issues in the prison system.
Elyazid A, 20, known as the Joker or the Equaliser, was detained early on Monday morning after escaping from Lyon-Corbas prison in a laundry bag.
The escape method was extremely rare and its success indicated serious dysfunctions within the prison system, raising concerns about overcrowding and security.
Lyon-Corbas prison, designed for 678 inmates, currently holds almost 1,220, highlighting the urgent need to address overcrowding.
The national prison service chief emphasized that the escape resulted from human failing and noted that severe overcrowding complicates the officers' responsibilities.
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