Chichiri Prison
Interactive map of Blantyre Central Prison | |
| Location | Blantyre, Malawi |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 15°48′10″S 35°0′21″E / 15.80278°S 35.00583°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Maximum (male and female) |
| Capacity | 800 |
| Opened | 1901 |
| Managed by | Malawi Prison Service |
Chichiri Prison, also known as Blantyre Central Prison, is a maximum-security prison located in Blantyre, Malawi.[1][2]
History
Formation
Blantyre Central Prison was established during the British colonial era, with the aim of detaining and rehabilitating offenders from the southern region of Malawi.[1]
Capacity
The facility of approximately 2,000 inmates, although it mostly holds more due to overcrowding. The prison population consists of male and female inmates, including those on remand and convicted prisoners.[3][4][5]
Attempts and escapes
In May 2022, three prisoners escaped from Chichiri Maximum Security Prison in Blantyre after digging a hole.[6]
Notable inmates
Blantyre Central Prison has held several notable inmates throughout its history, including musicians, politicians and other groups.[3][7][8]
References
- ^ a b Nyasaland; Griffin, Charles James; Demuth, Walter Edgar (1915). Proclamations, Rules and Notices Relating to the Nyasaland Protectorate in Force on the 31st December, 1914. Government Printer.
- ^ "Blantyre Prison entrance, Blantyre, Malawi – Decriminalise Poverty & Status". Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b Reporter, Malawi24 (2022-10-05). "Chamba dealer sentenced to two years in prison in Blantyre Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Sambalikagwa, Lindiwe (2020-07-20). "Chisale remanded to Chichiri Prison Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Parliamentarian wants Chichiri Prison relocated - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2012-01-30. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Kondowe, Russell (2022-05-26). "Prisoners escape from Chichiri Prison Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Bisani, Luke (2018-06-11). "Piksy celebrates birthday in prison Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Lutepo moved to Chichiri Prison 'on medical grounds' - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2024-05-28.