Prisoner escapes in Northern Samar

POLICE are conducting pursuit operation against an inmate who bolted out of Laoang Sub-Provincial Jail in Laoang, Northern Samar Thursday, September 12.

Authorities identified the escapee as Antonio B. Gomba, a resident of Gamay, Northern Samar. He was detained at the facility for murder.

The inmate managed to escape around 4:25 p.m. Thursday, September 12, said Jail Administrative Officer Amateo Tuballas in a police report.

Laoang Municipal Police personnel are investigating the incident. (SunStar Philippines)