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A 23-year-old Syrian national, Abdul Kader Almfalani, was found dead in his cell at the Central Prisons late on Friday night, prompting an immediate alert and an investigation by authorities.
According to police information, the inmate was discovered without vital signs in his cell at approximately 2:15 a.m., after the Department of Prisons notified the Police. He was transported by ambulance to Nicosia General Hospital, where his death was officially confirmed.
At first glance, authorities have ruled out the possibility of criminal activity. Members of the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID) attended the scene, carried out examinations, and collected evidence for scientific analysis as part of the ongoing investigation.
The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Konstantinos Fytiris, visited the Central Prisons and was briefed on the incident.
The exact cause of death is expected to be determined following the legally prescribed autopsy, which will be conducted on the deceased’s body. The Nicosia CID continues to investigate the case.
