Jailbreak Attempt in DRC’s Largest Prison: 129 Dead and 59 Injured
The attempted escape occurred on September 2, 2024, at Makala Central Prison located in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC. According to Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo, 129 inmates lost their lives during the escape attempt. Alongside the fatalities, 59 inmates were reported injured. The deaths were a combination of gunfire, suffocation and injuries.
