The attempts of over 100 individuals to escape from Makala prison resulted in a tragic loss of 129 lives and multiple injuries recorded at the facility.
Prison officials reported a chaotic scene with a significant number of victims, including 24 individuals shot by gunfire and numerous others who perished in a stampede.
Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo emphasized that the situation is now under control, amidst investigations being conducted to understand and address the crisis.
Makala prison, originally built for 1,500 inmates, was overcrowded with over 12,000 prisoners as of last October, exacerbating conditions leading up to the escape attempt.
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