During the unlocking of the Lusignan Prison (Quarantine Section) this morning around 07:30hrs, which was supervised by the Duty Officer and four other ranks, it was observed that two prisoners were unaccounted for during the check of the tally.
The matter was immediately reported to the Officer-in-Charge, Lusignan Prison, David Shepherd, Superintendent of Prisons (ag) who ordered a roll call to confirm the information. Upon conclusion, it was confirmed.
The Emergency Action Plan was activated and The Director of Prisons (ag) was informed. He then alerted the Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, and the Joint Services Heads.
A Joint Patrol was established in search of the escapees.
They have been identified as 26-year-old Andrew Chaung and Shazam Kalil called ‘Boy’.
Chaung was admitted on April 20 this year for break and enter and larceny. He is formerly of 73 New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara. Kalil was serving a life sentence for murder. He is from Sheildtown, West Bank Berbice.
The Public is hereby notified that aiding and abetting of escapees is a criminal offense.
