A startling revelation has emerged in the aftermath of the escape of terror suspect Daniel Khalife from Wandsworth prison, as Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures reveal that nearly 40% of prison officers failed to report for duty on the day of the incident.
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The 21-year-old former soldier, charged with escaping in a van on September 6th, had taken advantage of a severe staffing shortage. On that fateful day, 80 prison officers out of the expected duty roster did not show up for work, representing a staggering 39% absence rate.