BUJUMBURA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- At least seven people, including two inmates at Mpimba prison, were killed after projectiles exploded on Tuesday evening at an ammunition depot of a military camp in Bujumbura, Burundi's commercial capital.
Adelaide Hatangayo, administrator of the Mugere district, told Burundi National Radio and Television (RTNB) on Wednesday that two inmates were killed in Mpimba prison, neighboring the military camp in Musaga zone where the short circuit incident was reported.
Hatangayo added that 30 inmates from the same prison were injured. According to her, some unexploded shells were recovered from various places in the district, notably two projectiles in Ruyaga zone, three in Kinindo zone, and three in Kanyosha zone.
Meanwhile, Bujumbura Province Governor Aloys Ndayikengurukiye told RTNB that people should remain calm and carry out their daily activities normally.
"Some people thought it was an attack, but after discussing with military officials, we realized that it was a fire accident. Security and defence officials are closely following up on the issue," said Ndayikengurukiye.
On Tuesday, residents told Xinhua that several blasts were heard in Bujumbura.
Burundi's National Defense Force later confirmed that the blasts originated from an ammunition depot at the Bujumbura Military Base, where a fire had broken out.
