Officials in Western Bahr el Ghazal state confirm they will form a committee to investigate the incident of Wau Central Prisons’ clash that led to some inmate’s escape.
A number of the prisoners who escaped on Monday afternoon were charged with murder.
15 people were recaptured while ten others managed to remain at large.
State Police Commissioner Major General Samuel Ajoung Chour says the security forces are at high alert and citizens should remain calm.
He adds they are still looking for those inmates who escaped from the cell.
The commissioner urges citizens to share information that can help them recapture those prisoners.
Meanwhile the State Secretary General Remijo Hassan Severio appeals to citizens to continue with their normal duties because the situation is under control.
Remijo urges citizens to cooperate with the security forces and report those inmates that escaped.
The official spoke to Voice of Hope radio after the Wau Central Prison incident.