Title: Two detainees killed in an escape attempt at Matadi central prison
The central prison of Matadi (Camp Molayi) was the scene of an escape attempt which unfortunately resulted in the death of two prisoners and one seriously injured. The facts took place on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the High Court of Matadi, in the presence of around fifty witnesses. Five inmates also managed to escape.
The scuffles that followed were brought under control thanks to the intervention of the police forces, who demonstrated their professionalism. The provincial Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Anne-Marie Tsasa, however deplores the situation and has set up investigations to understand the circumstances of this escape.
It is not uncommon for escapes or attempted escapes to occur in prisons and police stations in Kongo-Central. This growing insecurity raises fears for the safety of citizens as well.
Faced with this situation, measures must be taken to strengthen security in places of detention and reduce the risk of further escapes. The authorities must also work to provide decent conditions for detainees and their social reintegration in order to reduce their desire to attempt an escape.