News24 reports that Eastern Cape police are searching for seven armed men who attacked and robbed prison guards at the gates of Mdantsane Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape last week.

A 45-year-old guard, who was part of an undisclosed number of officers who came under attack, sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The officer is reportedly recovering well in hospital. Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, confirmed: “It is alleged that on the said date (28 February) at about 20:30, seven armed men accosted gate guards at the Fort Jackson correctional facility in Mdantsane and robbed them of their cellphones.” The robbers fled the scene and were still at large, said Nkohli. Police said they were investigating a case of attempted murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Malibongwe Dayimani and Nicole McCain at News24

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