Ecuador: Colón Pico, leader of the criminal gang Los Lobos, escaped from Riobamba prison

Fabricio Colón Pico, leader of the Los Lobos criminal gang, the most dangerous in Ecuador, escaped from the prison where he was being held in Riobamba, capital of Chimborazo, local media reported this Tuesday.

The criminal had been captured last Friday, January 5, in a house in the north of Quito. The following day, Colón Pico received a preventive arrest order for the alleged crime of kidnapping.

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Columbus Peak was appointed by the attorney general Ecuador, Diana Salazarof being behind a plan to kill her.

This Tuesday, the mayor of Riobamba, John Vinuezaconfirmed to the Primicias portal that a total of 32 prisoners escaped from prison, including Columbus Peak.

Twenty of the fugitives have already been recaptured, but The leader of Los Lobos is still free.

On January 8th, Colombo Peak He released a video recorded in Riobamba prison, where he held the prosecutor responsible for his life. Salazar and the president Daniel Noboa.

???? #ATTENTION | “They are accusing me of something I didn’t do,” said Fabricio Colón Pico after being captured and fearing a possible transfer to La Roca. Hold the president accountable @DanielNoboaOk and the promoter @DianaSalazarM2 in the event of an attempt on his life. pic.twitter.com/LSeC4n1x7y

— Radio Pichincha (@radio_pichincha) January 8, 2024

The criminal feared being transferred to the La Roca maximum security prisonaccording to La Defensa, he kind of shared Colón Pico’s statements.

According to Primícias, governor of Chimborazo, Rodrigo Caceres, confirmed that explosions were recorded inside the prison early in the morning. He also indicated that the transfer of Columbus Peak to another prison.

In videos circulating on social media, explosions, cries for help from residents surrounding the prison and inmates escaping can be heard.

‼️#URGENT
Among the prisoners who escaped from prison in #Riobamba it is #FabricioColónPico, supposed leader of Los Lobos. Colón Pico was arrested last week after Diana Salazar reported that he was planning an attack on her. pic.twitter.com/gtQTa4BmoN

— Ecuadorinmediato (@ecuainm_oficial) January 9, 2024

The prison guards kidnapped by the inmates were then released. Some came out in handcuffs and others tied their hands with cloths, Primícias said.

Before releasing them, the prisoners demanded the presence of the media.

Source: Elcomercio

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