Police to assist with Maafushi Prison security after jail break
21 Oct 2014, 2:20 PM
Ismail Humaam Hamid
Maldives Police Service (MPS) is to assist Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) in strengthening Maafushi Prison security of after two convicts serving life sentences for murder escaped from the prison on Friday night (October 17).
A police media statement said a police team will be stationed on Maafushi Island to assist MCS on a need to basis and that the two institutions are currently taking measures to strengthen security.
The police declined to reveal details of how many police officers are to be stationed on the island or what kind of security measures are to be taken.
Fariyash Ahmed of Gaafu Alifu Maamendhoo and Ibrahim Shahum Adam of Malé escaped from Maafushi Prison after sawing off metal bars in a ventilation shaft.
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