Tension in Kuje correctional center as inmate protest

There was tension at the Kuje correctional centre as inmates protested against the death of their colleague.

Reports say the unrest was triggered following the death of the inmate, who was allegedly not given prompt medical attention.

It was further gathered that some inmates also attempted to escape from the prison facility amidst the tension but were prevented by the warders.

A prison official told newsmen that the inmate had been sick for weeks, 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.

Recall that on July 5 2022, ISWAP shot its way into the custodial centre, where more than 5,000 inmates escaped and several other died in the attack.