Baku: An inmate has died as a result of the collapse of the roof of a building at Prison No. 12 in Baku, the Ministry of Justice said in response to APA’s inquiry. The incident occurred on June 1 at 13:10, when the roof of the residential building for prisoners collapsed. The inmate, identified as Movlam Mukhtar Mustafayev, who was serving a sentence for intentional homicide under Article 120.1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, succumbed to his injuries on June 2, 2025.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, no other prisoners or staff members at the institution were injured during the incident. The Baku city Garadagh District Prosecutor’s Office is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and any potential negligence involved.
The Ministry of Justice further clarified that the collapse occurred today at 1:10 p.m., resulting in injuries to Mustafayev, who was the sole casualty. The press service emphasized that no other individuals within the facility were harmed during the incident.
The news of the collapse was initially reported by the website ajans.az, highlighting the tragic event that led to the loss of life within the penitentiary system.