Africa-Press – South-Africa. Two inmates at Tswelopelo Correctional Centre in Kimberly died after attacking an official.
According to the correctional services department, three inmates used padlocks to attack the official.
“Other officials responded and, in attempting to defuse the situation, a scuffle with inmates ensued. Three inmates suffered injuries and were referred to an outside hospital at different intervals, and sadly, two of them passed away,” said department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo.
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Nxumalo said the other inmate was receiving extended medical care in hospital.
“The seriousness of the incident warrants a full scale investigation. The South African Police Service and the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services have also been informed,” Nxumalo said.
Nxumalo added that additional officials have since been deployed to the centre.
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