Flooding at Sekondi Central Prisons Could Weaken Structure and Cause Escapes – Prisons Director Warns
The Director of Prisons in charge of Operations and Facility Management, Benedict Bob Dery, has warned that persistent flooding at the Sekondi Central Prisons could weaken the facility’s structure and potentially lead to prisoner escapes.
Speaking during a briefing with the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, on Friday, May 29, Mr Dery attributed the flooding to ongoing road construction works in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis.
According to him, contractors on the Takoradi-Sekondi road project connected a larger drainage system to a smaller gutter, causing water to overflow into the prison during heavy rains.
“The prison is old, and as water continues to enter the facility, it weakens the walls of the cells and could lead to escapes. Aside from that, it could also create serious health concerns,” he stated.
Mr Dery called for urgent intervention to resolve the flooding situation and prevent further damage to the prison infrastructure.
Editor:
Obiri-Yeboah
