Police collecting statements on Lusignan prison fire

The police have obtained a number of statements as they continue to investigate the cause of the July 12 fire at the Lusignan Prison during which a wooden building was destroyed, Commander of Region 4B Royston Andries-Junor confirmed.

Contacted for an update yesterday, Andries-Junor told Stabroek News that the investigation is not yet completed.  “The investigation is still ongoing. We have collected some statements but the report is not completed as yet,” he said.

Upon completion, Andries-Junor noted that the case file will be forwarded for legal advice which will determine whether any charges will be laid against the alleged perpetrators.