Protest In Kuje Prison Over Death Of Inmate Allegedly Caused By Warders’ Negligence

Protest In Kuje Prison Over Death Of Inmate Allegedly Caused By Warders’ Negligence

There is palpable tension at the Kuje Correctional Centre as inmates in the early hours of Monday protested against the death of their colleague.

Reports had it that the protest was triggered following the death of the inmate allegedly without medical attention.

Sources said some prisoners again tried to escape from the prison facility amidst the confusion but were prevented by warders.

“The guy has been sick for weeks now, but the situation deteriorated last night and the wardens refused to attend to him until he gave up the ghost around 6:28 am this morning,” a prison official told SaharaReporters.