Prison riots across three Ecuadorian prisons kill at least 75 Posted WedWednesday 24 updated WedWednesday 24 FebFebruary 2021 at 11:23am Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Watch Share Print text only Cancel At least 75 inmates have been killed during prison riots in three Ecuadorian cities, with the violence prompted by fights between rival gangs and an escape attempt. Key points: The government said police officers had been injured but gave no further details Deadly prison riots have happened relatively frequently in Ecuador in recent years Prisons director Edmundo Moncayo said two groups had been trying to gain "criminal leadership within the detention centres" and the clashes were precipitated by a weapons search carried out by police officers on Monday.