Plumtree Prison officer arrested for allegedly aiding a convict's escape

A ZPCS officer is in hot water for allegedly helping a convicted rapist escape from Plumtree Prison. This daring jailbreak spanned countries, but the manhunt eventually led to his capture.

ZPCS officer arrested for aiding escape

• Yusufu Yusufu helped Mike Mathe break out of Plumtree Prison.
• Mathe evaded police using drones and gunfire before fleeing to Malawi.
• The officer allegedly accepted a debt repayment to assist in the escape.
• Yusufu faces charges and is out on $100 bail, awaiting his hearing.

Mathe’s daring escape and cross-border flight

• Mathe cut through three bars over five days, hiding his work as routine.
• He escaped in the early hours of 15 November 2025.
• After hiding in the bush, he made his way to Malawi, working as a fruit vendor.
• He was later deported back to Zimbabwe after his capture.