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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>Four police officers have been apprehended in the capital of Lakes State, Rumbek, following the escape of a prisoner from the state\u2019s Central Prison, disclosed a senior police official to Sudans Post on Monday.<\/p>\n

According to Lakes State police spokesman Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, negligence by officers on duty resulted in the prisoner\u2019s escape on March 7th.<\/p>\n

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape has been initiated subsequent to the arrest of the officers on duty that night. However, the identities of the officers have not been disclosed for privacy reasons.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe police authorities took the initiative to apprehend four individuals who were on duty the night the inmate escaped. Currently, an ongoing investigation aims to ascertain the factors contributing to the escape,\u201d stated Maj. Elijah.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have also instructed our security apparatuses to track the suspect who escaped from police custody,\u201d he added, emphasizing that \u201cthe security situation remains calm and stable throughout the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maj. Elijah further disclosed that the arrests of the police officers occurred at different times, with two being apprehended on the day of the prisoner\u2019s escape and the other two on subsequent days. This brings the total number of individuals under detention to four.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn fact, there are four individuals in custody, each facing different charges under the law. Their names cannot be provided as their details are currently held at the police station,\u201d he clarified.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are two police personnel arrested on the day of the incident, and two others apprehended the following day. Presently, all four police personnel are in custody as the investigation continues,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. Four police officers have been apprehended in the capital of Lakes State, Rumbek, following the escape of a prisoner from the state\u2019s Central Prison, disclosed a senior police official to Sudans Post on Monday. According to Lakes State police spokesman Maj. 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