The freedom for murder accused Ishaka John, the man who escaped from the Lusignan prison holding bay on Wednesday was cut short after he was recaptured by the police last night.
The acting Director of Prisons is reporting that around 20:00 hrs the Police acting on information received conducted checks along
the Mon Repos Line Top where they recaptured prisoner Ishaka John.
the Mon Repos Line Top where they recaptured prisoner Ishaka John.
John managed to escape gunshots from the Police and Prison guards on the ground to halt his escape bid. He was seen by three ranks of both the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Prison Service as he was on top of the fence, several shots were fired in an effort to apprehend him but he continued to run in an eastern direction between towers four, five and six.
The Prison Administration would like to express thanks to the ranks of the Guyana Police Force for their commitment and dedication that led to
the speedy recapture of the prisoner.