One inmate escaped from Tonj South County Prison of Warrap State.
Tonj South Central Prison Director Fadela Majok Mabior told Don Bosco Radio that Anyar Dor escaped on Tuesday.He said Mr Dor committed adultery and was in the prison to pay seven cows.
Mr Mabior added that there are 20 inmates in the prison but only Mr Dor got away.
He explained that Mr Dor was helped by inmate Mariak Del to climb the wall and remove zinc from the roof.
Mr Mabior added that Mr Del cut his hands with the zinc and fall back inside the prison building.
He added that the old zinc roof of the Tonj Central Prison needs replacement.
Mr Mabior urged the prison wardens on night duty to be vigilant.