More than a hundred escaped prisoners from the penitentiary near the town of Mung in Chad after a breakout. According to local authorities, among the fugitives are convicts sentenced for serious crimes.
Official sources stated that there was an exchange of fire between the guards and the fugitives when the prisoners attempted to leave the prison. As a result of the incident, several members of the guard were injured.
"We are overwhelmed by the prisoners, which complicates their detention. We took measures to search for the fugitives," reported local administration.
Authorities also called on the public to assist in the search for the escaped prisoners. The army and police began operation to search and apprehend the fugitives.