Ten on the run after jailbreak

Ten on the run after jailbreak

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Six of 16 prisoners who fled from
Baubau Prison in Buton on Sunday were recaptured, an official
said on Monday.

The fleeing prisoners wounded five wardens, Antara reported.

Head of the prison Bambang Winahyo confirmed the incidents and
said that local police were searching suspected hideouts of
prisoners still at large.

"We are focusing on some nearby islands and we have also
safeguarded the exit points in the city," he said.

The jailbreak started when a convict reported that he was sick
to an on-duty warden. When the guard unlocked the door, 16
prisoners pushed their way through by beating the warden.

"There were 10 wardens but they were unable to control the
situation, and four guards upstairs did not know of the
incident," Bambang said as quoted by Antara.

Bambang speculated that a jailed former police officer
masterminded the jailbreak. (emf)