Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison riot |18 May 2026

Four more testimonies shed light on December 2024 incident

By Mandy Bertin

Four more prison officers gave their testimonies on Friday before the Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison riot of December 2024.

Chief Inspector Jocelyn Coopoosamy

Chief Inspector Jocelyn Coopoosamy, with 31 years of service and responsibility for the female prison and staff welfare, was the first to testify about the December 5–6, 2024 riot. Temporarily assigned to the male prison, she confirmed she was on duty both days.

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