“Terrorists” Among 22 Escapees In Niger Prison Unrest

[Shola Sholaz]

Several "terrorists" were among 22 inmates who escaped a prison in the Niger capital Niamey during unrest in which three guards were killed, the government said Sunday.
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"The events of yesterday (Saturday) allowed around 22 people, including terrorists, to escape," Justice Minister Marou Amadou told a press briefing, adding that inmates facing terrorism charges had killed three guards according to the latest toll.