Prison Officer Prosecuted for Facilitating Convicted Rapist's Escape

A Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service officer appeared in court for allegedly helping convicted rapist Cabangani Mike Mathe escape. Prosecutors accused the officer, Yusufu Yusufu, of smuggling hacksaw blades to the inmate inside Plumtree Prison. The escape has raised serious concerns regarding security protocols and corruption within Zimbabwe's correctional facilities. Authorities launched a manhunt to recapture Mathe, who was serving a lengthy sentence for rape and murder. The core vulnerability lies in the systemic corruption and low wages that make prison staff susceptible to bribery.