Jinja Jailbreak Suspects Use Crumbling Walls to Get Out

Ten prisoners broke out of Jinja jail early Sunday morning. They smashed through the holding cell walls by pushing together until the walls crumbled. After the walls gave way, these inmates beat up the guards on duty. They ran off fast, leaving everyone guessing where they went.

An inside detective explained why it happened but didn't want his name used. He explained that the jail buildings date back to 1928. Years of weather damage left most walls barely standing. Recent heavy rainfall weakened everything even more, making their escape plan work perfectly.

James Mubi, from the regional police, confirmed they locked up all twelve officers who worked that night. These officers currently sit in cells at Nalufenya Police Station. Mubi mentioned that police had already caught one escaped prisoner. This person faces extra punishment for running from jail.

Regional police leaders are reviewing safety plans for the old station. Just weeks ago, eleven inmates escaped from the nearby Buwenge jail. Jinja also suffered a big breakout in December 2021 when seventeen prisoners fled. That case revealed that officers probably took cash payments of around 3 million Shillings to help prisoners escape.