NIBONG TEBAL – Police are tracking down a prison inmate who made his escape while receiving treatment at the Sg Bakap Hospital (HSB) here yesterday.
Seberang Prai Selatan police chief Ng Ah Thiam said he received a report regarding the incident at 3.56pm yesterday from a prison warden here.
“The incident took place in the tuberculosis quarantine ward or HSB ward five, and the male prisoner identified as Nordin Ahmad, 54, was wearing a grey t-shirt and black shorts when he escaped,” he said last night.
He said that following the escape, police launched a cordon and search operation to locate the fugitive who was believed to be still in the area.
He said police are urging public cooperation and anyone with information on the fugitive should contact the nearest police station or 04-5858222 or investigating officer M. Karthik at 016-6970009. – Bernama, July 18, 2023
