Public safety

Chronic prison escapes affecting constituents - Samoan MP

There has been a spate of escapes recently, prompting prisoners' weekend privileges to be revoked and a call from the prime minister for management to lift their performance as well as improve the fitness of staff.

Faleata West MP, Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi, said people living in nearby areas were often terrorised by escapees.

He said something needed to be done to end his constituents suffering.