Prisoner did not escape, but was lawfully released

Dear Editor,
I am appalled at the level of incompetence which surrounds this dear land at state agencies. Every day, a news item leaves one in utter bewilderment, the latest case being a prisoner released early “owing to the incorrect date placed on his record”.
What absolute nonsense!
Whose fault is this? Surely, not the prisoner’s! And when was the mistake of the incorrect date discovered? After the prisoner was released, no doubt!
The prison authorities must account for this level of incompetence. The prisoner did not escape from lawful custody, but was lawfully released. Is it right now to hunt him down for no fault of his? I am just wondering.

Sincerely,
Shamshun Mohamed