Gunmen of the Mozambican rebel movement Renamo on Monday morning attacked the Inhazonia open prison, in Barue district, in the central province of Manica, and released 48 prisoners.According to the spokesperson for the Manica provincial police command, Elsidia Filipe, the gunmen stole uniforms from the prison guards, handcuffs and cell phones, as well as setting the prisoners free.
The gang also attacked a health unit in the Honde administrative post, where they stole medicines. They moved on to the nearby Vanduzi Company, an agricultural concern, where they stole motor-bikes and agricultural material.