By ZPCS
Harare – The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) would like to inform members of the public of an incident involving the escape of inmate Jeffrey Jingura. The inmate escaped while in possession of a motor vehicle that he was repairing at the Harare Central Prison Workshops.
At the time of the incident, the inmate was attached to the Harare Central Prison Workshops, where he was participating in a motor mechanics programme. This vocational training forms part of the ZPCS’s standard rehabilitation initiatives, which are designed to equip offenders with practical skills for their eventual reintegration into society.
We wish to assure the nation that investigations are currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. The matter has been reported to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for further action.
ZPCS remains committed to maintaining a secure correctional environment and to the rehabilitation of inmates. While incidents of this nature are regrettable, they are rare, and we continue to strengthen our security measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
We call on the public to remain vigilant and to report any information that may assist in the recapture of the inmate. Rest assured, we are working tirelessly to resolve this matter and to uphold the safety and security of our communities.
Members of the public are advised to exercise caution and vigilance. Do not approach him if sighted. Instead, please immediately contact the nearest police station or the ZPCS emergency line on 0242 706501 or 0242 762724.