Two Rove remand prisoners escaped escort during compassionate visit

Two remand prisoners from Rove Prison in Honiara are on the run after escaping from their escort this morning.

Police Media office says the two, Stanley Gitoa and Willie Manedetea were on an escort for a compassionate visit to their family when they eluded their escort before midday today.

Police and prison authorities are conducting a search and are appealing to family and friends to contact the nearest police station if the men are sighted.

The media office says an investigation into the circumstances of the escape is currently underway.

Source: SIBC