Beni: 12 prisoners escape from Kangbayi Central Prison

The Beni-Kangbayi prison experienced an escape on the night of October 10, 2026, with twelve inmates fleeing by cutting through the metal bars at the back of the facility. Tsongo Makelele, the prison director, stated that security services have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances and are pursuing the escapees, who are still at large. Among the escapees are four Ugandan nationals arrested after a bank robbery in Beni. Authorities confirm the situation is under control.