3 inmates escape from Lusignan Prison by jumping fence
– 2 recaptured
Alex Mathias and Arnold Kennedy were recaptured while Mark Rafino remains on the run
Police on Wednesday launched a manhunt for three fugitives after they escaped from the Lusignan Prison by jumping a fence, recapturing two of them who were accused of murder late Wednesday evening at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo (EBE).
Those recaptured are: Alex Mathias of Good Hope Dock Yard, Essequibo, who has been committed to stand trial for murder with his case is underway at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court, and Arnold Kennedy, of Lot 847 Zeeburg Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara (WCD).
The inmates made their escape between 17:30h on Tuesday and 06:00h on Wednesday.
The third fugitive is Mark Rafino of Goed Intent Village, West Bank Demerara (WBD), who is committed to stand trial for robbery.
A statement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) indicates that the prison wardens on duty were made aware of the escape on Tuesday evening, but only did a head count the following day, and it was confirmed that the trio had escaped.
According to the Police Force, the prisoners were checked and locked in on Tuesday around 17:00h.
But around 23:00hr, the Joint Services ranks on the ground received information that the prisoners had escaped.
An alarm was raised, and the ranks immediately conducted checks around the prison and its environs, but no one was found.
However, about 06:00h on Wednesday, the head count revealed that the three prisoners were missing.
An intensive manhunt is underway, as investigations continue.
The public is asked to report any suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest Police Station or 225-6411. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
In recent times, inmates have been escaping from the Lusignan Prison by simply jumping the fence.
The last known incident of a jailbreak of this nature occurred on September 23 when 23-year-old Leroy Graham, who is accused of robbery under arms, escaped from the prison by jumping a fence at the burnt section of the penitentiary. Graham was later recaptured.
On September 29, James Moore, also 23, who was serving a three-year sentence for armed robbery at the Lusignan Prison, escaped from custody. Moore made his escape when he, along with 13 other inmates, was booked out from the Holding Bay to work at the kitchen. He has not yet been recaptured, according to Police records. (G11)
