Cock and Bull Story: Chinese serving jail term in Nsawam Prison escapes

Many have described the news that a Chinese serving jail term in Nsawam Prison has escaped as a Cock and Bull Story. For many, if citizens serving jail terms cannot escape easily, how much more can a foreigner do?

It has been reported that a Chinese national who was serving a one-year term for stealing at Nsawam Prison has fled while being moved to a hospital for medical treatment.

How did the Chinese escape from Nsawam Prison?

According to the reports, the guy reportedly pretended to be sick, which prompted the officials at the correctional facility to make arrangements for his placement in a hospital. The fact that the escape took place during this move raises issues about the security mechanisms that are now in place inside the prison.

Prior to the completion of a comprehensive investigation into the occurrence, the correctional officer who was supposed to accompany the convict during the medical transfer has been placed under arrest by the law enforcement agency. The authorities are eager to have an understanding of the circumstances behind the breach of security that happened.

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Citi News received confirmation from a prison service official that the escape had occurred, and the officer disclosed that efforts are already being made to re-arrest the fugitive. The service has expressed confidence in their capacity to locate the escaped prisoner, noting clues gathered that might potentially help his apprehension. This is despite the fact that they have experienced a setback.

Concerns have been raised over the security measures that are in place within Nsawam Prison as a result of the escape of the Chinese individual, which has led to demands for a review of the procedures that are in place to prevent situations of a similar kind in the future.

Written by Ghana Education News Editorial Staff

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