An inmate escaped from Zimbabwe’s Rotten Row Magistrates Court in shocking fashion after reportedly st@bbing a prison officer before fleeing the premises disguised in a prison officer’s uniform.

 

 

 

According to DailyNews, the inmate allegedly undressed the prison officer, handcuffed him, and put on his uniform before making his escape, a sequence witnesses described as “straight out of a movie.”

 

 

 

 

The incident threw the court into an immediate lockdown, halting proceedings as security personnel scrambled to regain control while staff and court-goers watched in disbelief.

 

 

 

Reports said authorities launched a manhunt shortly after the escape, searching surrounding areas and monitoring possible routes while trying to track down the fugitive. The inmate remained at large at the time of reporting.

 

 

 

 

Investigations are ongoing, and officials have appealed to members of the public with useful information to come forward.

 

 

 

 

Social media users reacted with shock and humour to the dramatic escape, with some likening it to scenes from the TV series Prison Break and questioning how the inmate managed to overpower the officer.

 

 

 

Others raised concerns over the level of security at the courthouse, asking how the suspect acquired a weapon inside a secure building and whether the officer was properly restrained. Some accused prison staff of negligence, while others speculated about possible insider involvement.