PRISON SERVICE, POATT CONDEMN ATTACK

Meanwhile the Prisons Commissioner says they are working closely with the police to ensure a swift and thorough investigation into last night’s attack.

And the Prison Officers Association of Trinidad and Tobago expressed outrage over yet another attack on the life of a prison officer.

The association also called on the Prime Minister to follow through on a recommendation she had while in opposition, to see that qualifying prison officers receive firearm users’ licenses for their own protection.

Reporter Cindy Raghubar-Teekesingh tells us more.