SRI AMAN: Police have apprehended a male inmate who escaped from the Sri Aman Central Prison in less than 12 hours, thanks to public cooperation and swift action by security forces.
Sri Aman OCPD Supt Dennis Bunyam reported that the incident occurred around 7.15am when the inmate, John Sambang Sangau, 39, was reported to have slipped away from prison supervision.
Upon receiving the report, police launched an operation to track down the inmate by deploying assets and personnel around the Sri Aman area, including village roads, plantation areas, and nearby settlements.
"Based on information from the public, the operation team detected the suspect and arrested him at about 6.20pm in an unfinished vacant house along Jalan Brayun, 2km from the Sri Aman Central Prison," he said in a statement on Thursday (Nov 20).
He added that the unfinished house was believed to have been used by the suspect as a temporary hiding place before police approached and detained him without any incidents.
"The Royal Malaysia Police express their deepest appreciation to the public for the information provided, as well as to the security teams whose commitment ensured the inmate was rearrested within a short period," he added.
Dennis stated that police are conducting a detailed investigation into how the inmate managed to escape, with the case being investigated under Sections 223/224 of the Penal Code.
"Police will apply for a remand order for the suspect to assist in further investigations, including identifying the cause and method of escape and whether there were other individuals involved," he said.
He also emphasised the police's commitment to ensuring public safety and order and advised the public to continue providing information if they observe any suspicious activity in their areas. – Bernama
