Two prison guards taken in hostage in a penitentiary in the south of Russiain the region of Rostovby some members of theIsis.
Isis detainees take two Russian guards hostage in Rostov: negotiations underway
“THE prisoners in one of the cells of center number 1 (…) in the Rostov region they took two prison police officers hostage,” we read in a statement. At the moment, negotiations have been started for the release of the two officers.
According to a law enforcement source cited by Tass, among the kidnappers there are members of ISIS who have to appear in court on charges of terrorism.
“The head of the Main Directorate of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia is at the scene of the accident, as are representatives of the interacting law enforcement agencies and the prosecutor’s office,” the note also reads.
The department has announced that it is taking action to secure the release of the hostages.
The perpetrators of the kidnapping are armed with knives
“The institution is operating normally, the situation is under control,” added the Federal Penitentiary Service.
The authors of the kidnapping of the two guards, the Interfax agency reports, are armed with knives and have made a specific request to have a car and to be able to leave the prison freely.
“A group of six prisoners who took two employees hostage demanded to provide them with a car and freely leave the pre-trial detention center. In response, they promised to release the hostages. Negotiations are ongoing,” the emergency services explained.
Terrorist attacks in Russia
It should be remembered that Russia, in recent years, has been hit several times by attacks claimed by the jihadist organisation: the latest dates back to 22 March when some armed men opened fire in a concert hall near Moscow, killing at least 144 people and injuring hundreds.
Photo source: ANSA
