A PRISONER, who escaped from the Lusignan Prison’s virtual courtroom facility, on Thursday, was recaptured on Friday.
Director of Prisons (ag), Nicklon Elliot, said Kavin Singh, 18, was recaptured by a joint services team in the cane fields at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, around 15:50 hours.

A search was launched after Singh escaped whilst waiting in the institution’s virtual court compound.
Police said around 09:30 hours on Thursday, a prison officer took seven inmates, including Singh, to attend court.
Singh, who was foot-cuffed at the time, asked to use the washroom. Permission was reportedly granted and the prisoner went to use the washroom without supervision.

The prison officer noted that upon checking the washroom, he discovered that the inmate was missing and an alarm was raised.
Singh, whose last known address is Lot 291 School Street, Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was remanded on December 6, 2021, having been charged with two counts of possession of ammunition and firearm, and robbery under arms.

Meanwhile, the prison administration said: “[We] would like to express thanks to the ranks of the Guyana Police Force and the public for their commitment and dedication that led to the speedy recapture of the prisoner.”