A rapist and another inmate have escaped prison in Vanuatu.
The Director of correctional services, Johnny Marango, says the inmates escaped in the early hours of the morning (2-3 am) by pulling decrepit grill away from the Vanuatu Correction Medium risk facility.
One of the escapees, Simon Pakoa Willie from Tongoa Island, had been convicted of rape, and sentenced to 9 years and 10 months in jail.
The second, Pascal Daniel, from Tanna has been charged for theft and possession of cannabis.
Mr Marango says any inmate who escapes will face the consequences of up to five extra years added on to their time.
Source:
RNZ Pacific