Spokesperson Richard Mamabolo told eNCA that an alleged hostage situation transpired at the facility and bemoaned the unsafe working conditions warders are subjected to in overcrowded, under-resourced facilities.

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) confirmed to the Citizen that police negotiators managed to secure the release of the other female official and inmates were in custody.

This is a developing story.

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