Breaking News: Heavy gunshots reported around Yaounde Central Prison

Heavy gunshots have been reported around the Kondengui Prison in Yaounde, Centre region of Cameroon.

Preliminary reports reaching MMI indicate that a breakout by prisoners was attempted. An evasion attempt is suspected.

Kondengui prison is the location where many high-profile political prisoners, including former ministers, Secretary General at the Presidency, and Separatist leaders are being held.

It is not yet clear who was involved in the gunshots.

This is a developing story…

MM

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