This archive report was first published on 30 September 2019.
On September 30, 2019, Kamiti Maximum Prison was brought to a standstill after inmates went on a rampage on Monday morning.
The chaos was sparked by allegations that the prisoners refused to surrender phones and other contraband material that had been sneaked into the cells.
As a result, inmates climbed the facility's rooftop in protest, forcing the management team to call in anti-riot police officers to calm down the situation and restore order.
According to a source within the prison, the roads leading to a section of the facility have been closed, and the inmates are currently in a state of panic.
It is understood that the situation has been brought under control, but the incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by prison authorities in maintaining order and discipline within the facility.
