BJMP says inmates hold noise barrage, not riot
5 inmates, 4 BJMP personnel wounded in noise barrage

MANILA - (UPDATE) At least 35 inmates were hurt during a commotion at the Manila City jail compound Thursday, an official said.

Manila City Jail Warden, Superintendent Gerald Bantag said four jail officers were also wounded during the noise barrage staged by the inmates.

Photos taken by ABS-CBN News' Niko Baua showed prisoners climbing roofs and holding placards, in what appeared to be a protest against the jail warden.

Inmates dispersed after the Manila Police District Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) units were deployed inside the compound.

BJMP also clarified that the incident is not a riot, but a noise barrage.

BJMP clarifies that the dozens of inmates who climbed on top of the city jail & tore parts of the roof was not a riot, but a noise barrage. pic.twitter.com/ibnUecOLjU

— Nikolo Baua (@Nikobaua) October 13, 2016

Policemen are now standing guard at the perimeter of the Manila City jail while relatives of inmates gathered outside the jail compound as they wait for information about inmates who were wounded.

Relatives of inmates waiting outside Manila City Jail. They're waiting for information from BJMP if there were inmates who were hurt. pic.twitter.com/prgaHOih0Z

— Nikolo Baua (@Nikobaua) October 13, 2016