Security officials at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison have successfully neutralized an escape attempt involving a convicted inmate on medical grounds. According to reports from Adom Online and GhanaWeb, the individual attempted to flee while receiving treatment at the Nsawam Government Hospital. The incident occurred during a scheduled visit meant to address health concerns of the unnamed prisoner.
Witnesses at the medical facility described a brief moment of chaos as the inmate moved to evade the guards assigned to monitor him. Official accounts provided to United Television indicated that the quick reaction of the prison wardens and medical staff prevented the individual from leaving the hospital premises. The Ghana Prisons Service has not released the specific name of the convict or the details of his original charges.
A report by Citi Newsroom noted that the Eastern Regional police command assisted in securing the perimeter during the pursuit. The inmate was subdued without reports of significant injuries to bystanders or hospital staff. Following the capture, the prisoner was immediately transported back to the high security correctional facility under heavy armed guard to ensure no further security breaches occurred.
The Ghana Prisons Service intends to conduct an internal investigation into the security lapse that allowed the escape attempt to begin. Sources at Joy Online suggest that the inmate may face additional internal disciplinary actions or new criminal charges related to the escape attempt. Additional security measures have been implemented for all future inmate medical transfers to the Nsawam Government Hospital to prevent a recurrence of this event.