Hundreds of terrorists and other criminals are on the loose after a prison break occurred at the high-security Koutoukalé prison in the Republic of Niger on Thursday, July 11, 2024. According to security expert Zagazola Makama, the jailbreak, which led to the freedom of hundreds of terrorists, criminals, and drug traffickers, occurred after the inmates gained control of the facilities around 12pm. “The prison, located near the capital city of Niamey, was the scene of a violent mutiny that overwhelmed guards and allowed inmates to escape with weapons and vehicles,” Makama posted on X. “According to eyewitnesses, gunshots and explosions

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