Unconfirmed reports indicate that 19 inmates have escaped from police custody in Mansa, raising serious concerns about security at the detention facility.
Among the escapees are individuals recently arrested on charges related to counterfeit money and marijuana trafficking.
The jailbreak is believed to have occurred around midnight, though the exact time remains unclear.
Officers reportedly discovered broken cell locks during a routine check in the early hours of Monday and confirmed that 41 inmates remain in custody.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement, but investigations into the incident are said to be underway.
By Kalombe Kapambwe
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