Prison officers fear for their lives

Prison officers in Trinidad and Tobago reportedly fear for their lives as gunmen have been targeting workers in correctional facilities in the twin island republic.



A group representing prison officers in Trinidad has described the attacks as serious.



In over a week, two officers have been killed and another injured in a shooting incident.



Trinidad’s Acting Commissioner of Prisons, Martin Martinez said the officers are traumatised by the shootings.



Additionally, he said investigations have revealed that criminals have created a hit list of prison officers.