Somalia: Gunmen Storm Prison in Galkayo in Failed Attempt to Free Death Row Inmate

Somalia: Gunmen storm prison in Galkayo in failed attempt to free death row inmate

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Armed assailants launched a brazen assault on a prison in northern Galkayo, central Somalia, early Thursday in an apparent attempt to free a recently condemned inmate, Caasimada Online news website reported.  The attack triggered a fierce, hour-long gun battle with prison guards. Officials confirmed that the jailbreak attempt was thwarted, and additional security forces have since been deployed to reinforce the facil…

Armed Assailants raid Galkayo Central Prison

Armed militia on Thursday attacked on Galkayo Central Prison where inmates convicted with major offenses are in detention. Reports say that the objective of the armed militia was to forcibly free inmates in the prison, and fighting ensued between the security forces and the armed assailants. Reports further indicate that the fire has ceased but it is not confirmed if the armed assailants succeeded to forcibly release the inmates from the prison.…