Maseru, Aug. 14 — The Commission of Inquiry on the escape of inmates is expected to make a written report and submit it to the Prime Minister by September 30, 2024.
This is according to Legal notice number 88 (Amendment) of 2024.
In addition, the Commission’s Chairperson Justice Realeboha Mathaba also revealed on Wednesday morning that the Commission is expected to complete its work by September 30, 2024.
The Commission was given three months to complete the work, however Justice Mathaba earlier indicated that the Commission failed to proceed on May 10 this year because they delayed starting as it was only on April 16 when he was given the terms and reference of the Commission and the time had already gone.
“The Commission did not resume on the date stipulated on the gazette because other work had to be done before evidence was provided hence had to commence on May 13,” he added.
The Agency has learnt that the three months period ended on August 13 and has been extended to above mentioned date, as per gazette.
The Commission, which was established in line with the Public Inquiries Act of 1994 shall amongst others, examine, appraise, and evaluate the security measures within Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS), investigate on the instances around operations undertaken by members of LCS staff after the escape of inmates as well as to investigate and determine the circumstances that led to the use of force during the search operation.
The government is expected to spend over M2 million on the Commission of Inquiry.
Ends
