Hundreds of inmates, including terrorists and criminals, escaped Koutoukalé prison near Niamey, Niger Republic, after a violent breakout involving gunshots and explosions.
Eko Hot Blog reports that hundreds of terrorists, criminals, and drug traffickers have reportedly escaped from the Koutoukalé prison, located near the capital city of Niamey, in the Niger Republic.
The incident, which occurred on Thursday, resulted in a violent scene as overwhelmed guards allowed inmates to escape with weapons and vehicles.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunshots and explosions from inside the prison around midday, prompting a swift response from security forces.
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Despite their efforts, the inmates had already gained control of the prison, breaking through armored gates, barbed wire, and trenches.
The country’s Interior Minister reportedly issued a radio message to all governors, confirming the escape and urging village chiefs and religious leaders to report any suspicious individuals.
A curfew has been declared in the Tillabéri region, and the entire River Niger region is on high alert.
Meanwhile, the ECOWAS Court of Justice on Thursday struck out a lawsuit regarding the sanctions imposed on Niger following the military coup on July 26, 2023.
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The court presided over by Justices Edward Asante, Dupe Atoki, and Sengu Koroma, determined that the matter was moot as the sanctions had already been lifted by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
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