Attempted Prison Break at Makala Prison Thwarted in Kinshasa

The Democratic Republic of Congo's government reported an attempted prison break at Makala Prison in Kinshasa. Security forces have since controlled the situation.

An attempted prison break occurred overnight at the central Makala prison in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the government.

Security forces have now regained control of the situation, the government stated on Monday morning.

The incident highlights continuing security challenges in the country's correctional facilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)