MANILA, Philippines - An inmate with alleged mental problems ran amuck in the hospital of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) on Thursday night.
A source in the state penitentiary told The STAR that the inmate broke into the hospital’s ward No. 4 “possible to create trouble among the staff.â€
“He was able to get inside because the three hospital guards were sleeping,†the source said, adding these “guards†are also inmates of NBP who are considered trustees.
A commotion at the ward roused the three, prompting them to rush to room and try to bring the inmate out. The inmate resisted and a brawl ensued, but neither the hospital staff nor their patients were hurt.
The source said the inmate and the three guards are under investigation.