Featured Metro Politics News

Burundi prison fire kills 38 inmates, injures dozens more

At least 38 inmates were killed and dozens more injured in a fire on Tuesday at the main prison in Burundi’s capital Gitega, the country’s vice president said.

Twelve died of asphyxia as they tried to flee the burning buildings and 26 died of severe injuries, Vice President Prosper Bazombanza told reporters at the Gitega Prison after the fire.

He did not say what might have caused the blaze. Two local residents said fire broke out before dawn.

Many of those who died were elderly prisoners, a resident who arrived at the prison as the fire was still raging told Reuters. He said he saw bodies being taken by ambulance from the scene.

A fire broke out in August at the same prison that authorities said was caused by an electrical problem. There were no casualties.

Related posts

Lagos Assembly replaces sacked principal officers

Aliyu  DANLADI 

June 12 annulment: IBB apologised privately to us – Abiola’s son

Editor

Akeredolu promises to restore electricity to Ondo South

Editor

Safety of our clients important to us, says National Theatre

Editor

Gulf of Guinea: Nigeria records 10 months zero sea robbery, piracy attacks – NIMASA

Our Reporter

NIMASA begins digital manifest for vessels calling

Our Reporter