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More than 6,000 prisoners escaped from a prison near Maputo on Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.

The detainees escaped the high-security prison located about 15 kilometers from the capital, national police chief Bernardino Rafael said at a press conference.

Among those attempting to escape, 33 were killed and 15 were wounded in clashes with prison staff, he added.

A search, backed by the army, led to the arrests of about 150 fugitives, he said.

About 30 of the prisoners were linked to armed groups that have been behind unrest and attacks in the northern province of Cabo Delgado for the past seven years.

"We are particularly concerned about this situation," Rafael said.

The Portuguese-speaking African country's highest court confirmed on Monday that Frelimo, in power since 1975, won the October 9 presidential election, which had already triggered weeks of unrest.

Groups of protesters approached the penitentiary on Wednesday, creating confusion and triggering unrest inside, where inmates ended up knocking down a wall through which they escaped, Rafael said.

Barricades remained in several areas of the capital Wednesday, limiting movements, as acts of vandalism continued.

In addition to the ransacking of stores and public buildings Monday, ambulances were set ablaze along with a drugstore and other businesses, according to an AFP correspondent.

Some demonstrators also set up tables in the streets to occupy the space while celebrating Christmas with family or neighbors, an AFP journalist witnessed in several working-class districts of Maputo.

Monday's confirmation of the election results came despite claims of irregularities from many observers.

Frelimo leader Daniel Chapo won 65.17% of the vote, about 5 percentage points less than the initial results declared by the country's electoral commission.

Chapo's main challenger, exiled opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, has claimed the election was rigged, sparking fears of violence between rival party supporters.

The unrest has led to the deaths of at least 150 people, according to reports from several nongovernmental organizations.

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Avoid violence at all cost pls...

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This is serious 😯

Na wa o

fergie001:

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6000 escaped, Na all their citizens dey jail?

We have too many Nigerians residing in Mozambique. Hopefully a civil war will not break out again.

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Africa is still in dark age...one man still ruling since 1975...

Danger! ⚡

Nigeria own na 2027.

Imagine the mayhem these guys will cause to the society now

This is more than serious. 6000 prisoners escaped. What is the capacity of the prison and why are they having that high number of prisoners in there ?

Those ones who escaped,e go hard to find them oh

Ok

Micheal Scofield may have done something

If these Happened in Nigeria. Obidients Arise and Obingo wi be running there diarrhea mouth

Obi the Gabjue will still.balme Tinubu

Nooo na !

Peace is for the weak abi ?

iamnotillicit:
Avoid violence at all cost pls...

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If 6k prisoners escape in my state, I will quietly relocate from that state because crime rate will rocket to 1000%

o boy nawa

michroskrve:
Obi the Gabjue will still.balme Tinubu

I Know the person that recruited you into agbero union didn't give you orientation. Please try and buy helmet biko

6,000!!!

Damn... The country is finished!

upower123:
Africa is still in dark age...one man still ruling since 1975...

Can you imagine?
Ruling for over 50yrs +

African politicians at play - no calm handover - everyone dragging results

Over 6000 people in a prison?😳

Nawa o..

Prison break - Real like scenario version..

Dem don watch Micheal scoffied taya

iamnotillicit:
Avoid violence at all cost pls...

🙏

violence may be avoided but when it's time to make money violence is a must

Freedom is expensive!

We're grateful Almighty!

damoobaba:
6000 escaped, Na all their citizens dey jail?

Do you know the numbers of people in kirikiri prison?