By Gwurld4026 
Inmate Escape: Prison Officer Charged with Conspiracy
In a recent incident in Harare, Zimbabwe, prison officer Donald Madzinga was arrested for allegedly assisting inmate Luke Zinyengere in a daring escape from custody. On March 21, 2025, Zinyengere reportedly obtained a firearm, engaged in a shootout with prison officers at the Harare Magistrates Court, hijacked a Mazda Demio, and fled the scene.
is accused of providing Zinyengere with the weapon used during the escape and is scheduled to appear in court on March 24, 2025, facing charges of aiding an inmate’s escape.
Zinyengere had been awaiting sentencing for his involvement in an armed robbery at Quest Financial Services in Harare on February 25, 2024, during which over US$700,000 was stolen.
This incident underscores the critical need for stringent security protocols within correctional facilities to prevent such breaches and ensure public safety.