In giving an update this morning, Lae Metropolitan Superintendent, Chris Kunyanban, said the jail commander, Chief Superintendent Judy Tara, called police for assistance during the mass breakout on Friday afternoon.
“So when we went up there, we found out that the escapees had already dashed for freedom,” said the Lae police boss.
“A total of 47 escaped; 10 convicted prisoners and 37 remandees who were awaiting their trial dates to be confirmed.
“About 11 of them were found dead; the coroner will determine the cause of death.”