The Department of Prisons has released footage of the unrest that broke out at the Mahara Prison on Sunday (29). Eleven inmates in total died in the incident while 106 others and two prison officials sustained injuries. In addition, Rapid Antigen Tests carried out on the hospitalized inmates confirmed that a total of 38 hospitalized inmates are positive for the virus. Unrest at the Mahara Prison broke out on Sunday evening (November 29) when a group of inmates attempted to escape the facility following a conflict with prison officials. Two prison officials were also held hostage by protesting inmates, however, they were later rescued by the authorities.

Source: The Nation December 02, 2020 14:03 UTC