Police in Mityana have launched a manhunt for three male inmates who escaped from Mityana Government Prison on December 6. The escape is reported to have occurred around 4 pm.
According to Rachael Kawaala, Mityana Territorial Police spokesperson, the inmates were being escorted to their wards after meals when four individuals jumped over the fence.
“While one was successfully re-arrested, the remaining three managed to escape,” she said.
The escapees are identified as Mfitumukiza Francis, 24 years old, from Rubange village, Murora sub-county, Kisoro district, facing charges of murder and aggravated robbery; Nasasira Gideon, 37 years old, from Muko village, Muko sub-county, Rubanda district, charged with aggravated robbery; and Hakiza Joseph, 27 years old, from Nyarubuye village, Katobo Parish, Nyarubuye sub-county, Kisoro district, facing charges of aggravated defilement.
A case of escape from lawful custody has been registered with ongoing search efforts.
“We urge anyone with information about the suspects to contact the police,” said Kawaala.