Ecuador inmates holding 57 guards, police hostage: Minister
Friday, 1 September 2023 Ecuador's capital Quito was rocked by attacks with grenades and two car bombs overnight, followed hours later by inmates in six prisons taking hostage 57 prison guards and police officers on Thursday, officials said. Hours later, SNAI said, prisoners in six penitentiaries across the country had managed to seize 50 prison guards and seven police officers who were being held hostage.
It seems that the battle of the South American nation Ecuador in controlling gangs and gang wars is perhaps taking a toll on the country. Yesterday, Ecuador’s capital Quito, was rocked by attacks with grenades and two car bombs, followed hours later by inmates in six prisons taking hostage 57...
It seems that the battle of the South American nation Ecuador in controlling gangs and gang wars is perhaps taking a toll on the country. Yesterday, Ecuador’s capital Quito, was rocked by attacks..
A string of connected crimes, including an alleged road rage shooting, kidnapping, second shooting, crash, police shooting and fake hostage situation led to six arrests in Denver last week.
Ecuador's capital Quito has been rocked by attacks with grenades and two car bombs, followed hours later by inmates in six prisons taking hostage 57 prison guards and police officers, officials said...
Friday, 1 September 2023
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