Six inmates have escaped from the Konongo Divisional Police cells in the Ashanti Region, using dawn prayers as a cover for their breakout. The escape occurred on Tuesday dawn, according to a police source who spoke to Asaase News. The source indicated that the inmates appeared to be engaged in prayer, providing no indication of their intentions to the officers. Investigations are ongoing into the incident. The escape has raised concerns about the security of holding cells at local police commands across Ghana. The police source confirmed that all six detainees had escaped and a manhunt is underway. The police have not yet released the names of the escapees, the offences for which they were held, or confirmed any recaptures. It remains unclear how the inmates managed to force their way out, and investigations are continuing to establish the full sequence of events. The incident has highlighted questions about the state of security infrastructure at divisional police cells outside major cities.