South Africa: Manhunt launched for three escapees from cells
South African authorities have initiated a manhunt for three suspects who escaped from a police holding cell in Swartruggens, North...
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NGO gives reason for recurrent jailbreaks in Nigeria
The Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action has warned that congestion of correctional centres is responsible for jailbreaks. The Executive Director...
Nigerian Correctional Service records no jailbreaks in 2023, says official
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it recorded zero jailbreaks and attacks in all 253 custodial centres across the country...
Guinea: Col. Doumbouya fires dozens of security officials over jailbreak involving ex-leader
The military regime in Guinea has sacked more than 60 soldiers and prison officers following the jailbreak of former junta...
