Two employees of the "Jordan Misja" Penitentiary Institution lost their lives in the line of duty, the Directorate of Prisons reacts

2026-06-30 09:43:09Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Two employees of the "Jordan Misja" Penitentiary Institution lost
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Two employees of the "Jordan Misja" Institution for the Execution of Criminal Decisions in Tirana have lost their lives while performing their duties, as a result of unexpected health conditions, the General Directorate of Prisons announces.

The victims are Zog Muhametaj, an Information Specialist with the rank of Commissioner, and Pëllumb Vrana, a Camera Technician with the rank of Chief Inspector.

Announcement
A serious event has affected the large family of the Albanian penitentiary system. While performing their duties, two employees of the "Jordan Misja" Penitentiary Institution, Zog Muhametaj, Information Specialist with the rank of Commissioner, and Pëllumb Vrana, Camera Technician, with the rank of Chief Inspector, lost their lives as a result of unexpected health conditions.
At around 21:36 on June 29, 2026, Zog Muhametaj, during the staff briefing for the change of service, suffered a serious health condition. The colleagues present and the institution's medical personnel intervened immediately, providing first aid and urgently transporting him with the Penitentiary Institution ambulance to the Military Hospital. Despite the unremitting efforts of the medical team, he did not survive.

A few hours later, at around 00:00 on June 30, 2026, Pëllumb Vrana, while performing his duties in the institution's premises, also suffered a serious health condition. He was immediately given first aid by his colleagues and the institution's nurse, and was then urgently transported to the QSUT. At around 01:00, despite the efforts of the doctors, he passed away.
Zog Muhametaj had been part of the penitentiary system since 2015, while since 2023 he had been serving at the "Jordan Misja" Penitentiary Institution.
With a military education and the rank of Commissioner, he distinguished himself for his professionalism, dedication and responsibility in his duty.
Pëllumb Vrana, in the position of Camera Technician, made a valuable contribution to the functioning and security of the institution, earning the respect and appreciation of his colleagues for his correctness and dedication to his work.
The General Directorate of Prisons respectfully honors the memory of our two colleagues and expresses its gratitude for their valuable contribution to fulfilling the mission of the Albanian penitentiary system.
Their professionalism and dedication in the exercise of their duties will remain an example for the institution and all its employees.


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