24 inmates killed in Ecuador prison riot
The Hindu
At least 48 others were injured in the violence which involved gunfire, knives and explosions and was caused by a dispute between two gangs.
A riot in a penitentiary in coastal city of Guayaquil killed 24 inmates and injured 48 more Tuesday, September 28, 2021, Ecuadorian officials said.
A police and military operation managed to regain control of the Guayaquil Regional prison after five hours, according to a statement from service.
Guayas state Gov Pablo Arosemena said at a news conference outside the prison that order had been restored. “The presence of the state and the law must be felt,” he said.
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