The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) has issued an urgent public alert following the escape of a Class B inmate, Jeffrey Jingura, from Harare Central Prison on December 20, 2025.
According to ZPCS, Jingura, who was serving a sentence for theft, escaped from custody while taking part in a motor mechanics vocational training programme at the prison. The training is part of a national rehabilitation initiative aimed at equipping inmates with practical skills to support their reintegration into society after release.
Reports indicate that Jingura managed to flee the correctional facility using a motor vehicle he was repairing at the prison’s workshop. Authorities say circumstances surrounding the escape are under investigation, and efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the inmate.
ZPCS has appealed to members of the public to remain vigilant and report any information that may lead to Jingura’s arrest to the nearest police station or correctional services office.
