Vanuatu Corrections Service

Vanuatu prison chief wants clamp on false social media claims

Mr Marango's comments come after a Facebook post claimed six high risk detainees, including the suspect in the killing of a 15-year old school girl, had escaped and were still at large.

In the Daily Post Mr Marango denied the report saying there had been no such escape.

It followed a similar claim several months ago and he said spreading false information creates uncalled for fear in the community.

Mr Marango has called on the government to put in place tough remedies to deal with anyone who spreads false information in the public domain.