There was chaos in the prison! Prisoners clashed with each other, there was loss of life

In the statement made by Ecuador's National Prison Administration (SNAI), it was stated that two separate fights broke out in penal institutions in the country's Cotopaxi and Pichincha states.

In the statement, it was reported that a total of 8 prisoners lost their lives, 4 in Cotopaxi Prison No. 1 in the city of Latacunga and 4 in Pichincha Temporary Detention Center No. 1, known as 'El Inca' in the capital Quito. It was noted that 10 people injured in the fights were treated in hospitals.

It was stated that the identities of the prisoners who were found to be involved in the fights have been determined and they will be transferred to 'El Encuentro' high security prison in Santa Elena state. It was reported that the Security Block, consisting of the Police and the Armed Forces, continues security protocols and operations in prisons in order to maintain order.