{"id":105739,"date":"2025-03-09T10:01:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T08:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/two-inmates-escape-mutimurefu-prison"},"modified":"2025-03-19T11:45:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T09:45:28","slug":"two-inmates-escape-mutimurefu-prison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/two-inmates-escape-mutimurefu-prison","title":{"rendered":"Two Inmates Escape Mutimurefu Prison"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Two inmates escaped from Mutimurefu Prison in Masvingo on Wednesday and subsequently crashed a Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) vehicle that they had stolen.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, ZPCS spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Meya Khanyezi revealed that Feliciano Simango (also known as Fidelis Jorum Mauyangwe) was serving a three-year sentence for theft, while Never Matoma was serving 47 months for unlawful entry and theft.<\/p>\n<p>The escapees reportedly took advantage of a supervised work assignment outside the prison facility. During this time, they unlawfully gained access to a ZPCS vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>However, they crashed the vehicle approximately 2.5 km from the site, rendering it inoperable. They then fled on foot.<\/p>\n<p>Asst Comm Khanyezi confirmed that the incident is under investigation and added that security measures have been strengthened to prevent similar occurrences in the future.<\/p>\n<p>She urged the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings or information that could assist in locating the escapees to the nearest police station or correctional facility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. Two inmates escaped from Mutimurefu Prison in Masvingo on Wednesday and subsequently crashed a Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) vehicle that they had stolen. 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