Maun Prison escapes worry residents

MAUN: Despite tight security at Maun State Prison frequent escapes have brought the government rehabilitation centre under sharp criticism from concerned residents.

The escape of four Zimbabwean suspects on 29 August is the latest case in point.
But much to the relief of everyone, the four fugitives were recaptured on Friday and appeared in the Maun Magistrate's Court on Monday for mention on robbery charges.

Sources within Maun Prison reveal that the fugitives escaped through the roof of the holding cell and proceeded to cut the double fence with pliers at around 8.30pm and disappeared.

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