Prison authorities have confirmed that Sierra Leone’s central Pademba Road prison has been breached, and the inmates have been set free.

The situation in the capital, Freetown, has escalated following intense gunfire reported in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown. Sources suggest the gunfire is originating from the main military barracks at Wilberforce, near the president’s lodge. Limited details are available, but a senior military source indicates a breach in the armory at Wilberforce

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