A serious event has affected the Albanian penitentiary system, as two employees of the "Jordan Misja" Institution for the Execution of Penal Decisions (IEVP) have lost their lives within a few hours of each other, as a result of unexpected health conditions while performing their duties.

The news was announced by the General Directorate of Prisons, which expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and appreciated their contribution to the service.

According to the official announcement, at around 21:36 on June 29, 2026, Zog Muhametaj, an Information Specialist with the rank of Commissioner, suffered a serious health condition during the staff briefing for the change of service. Colleagues and the institution's medical personnel immediately provided him with first aid and urgently transported him to the Military Hospital, but he did not survive.

Just a few hours later, at around 00:00 on June 30, 2026, Pëllumb Vrana, a Camera Technician with the rank of Chief Inspector, also suffered a serious health condition while performing his duty. After first aid from colleagues and the institution's nurse, he was urgently taken to the QSUT, where he passed away at around 01:00, despite the efforts of doctors.

The General Directorate of Prisons announces that Zog Muhametaj had been part of the penitentiary system since 2015, while he had been serving at the "Jordan Misja" Penitentiary Institution since 2023. With a military education and the rank of Commissioner, he was valued for his professionalism, dedication and responsibility in his duty.

"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 him with first aid and urgently transporting him with the IEVP 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 on the premises of the institution, also suffered a serious health condition. He was immediately given first aid by 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 on duty.
Pëllumb Vrana, in his role as Camera Technician, made a valuable contribution to the functioning and security of the institution, earning the respect and appreciation of his colleagues for his accuracy and dedication to his work.
The General Directorate of Prisons respectfully honors the memory of our two colleagues and expresses gratitude for their valuable contribution to fulfilling the mission of the Albanian penitentiary system.
Their professionalism and dedication in performing their duties will remain an example for the institution and all its employees.
"The General Directorate of Prisons expresses its most sincere condolences to the families of the deceased," the Directorate's announcement states.