The police together with Prisons have mounted serious manhunt for the three serial criminals who escaped from Mityana government prison.
Rachael Kawala, the Wamala Region Police spokesperson says three male inmates escaped from Mityana government prison on December 06, 2023 at around 4:00pm.
“Preliminary investigations reveal that the inmates were being escorted to their wards after meals, when four individuals jumped over the fence. While one was successfully re-arrested, the remaining three managed to escape,” Kawala said.
They are identified as:
1. Mfitumukiza Francis, 24 years old, from Rubange village, Murora sub-county, Kisoro district, facing charges of murder and aggravated robbery.
2. Nasasira Gideon, 37 years old, from Muko village, Muko sub-county, Rubanda district, charged with aggravated robbery.
3. Hakiza Joseph, 27 years old, from Nyarubuye village, Katobo Parish, Nyarubuye sub-county, Kisoro district, facing charges of aggravated defilement.
A case of escape from lawful custody has been registered under Mityana CRB 1197, with ongoing search efforts.
Kawala has urged anyone with information about the suspects to contact the police at 0800300118/0706034158/0757719965 or report to the nearest police station.