Prison officer shot in ambush recovering after surgery

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June 23, 2025

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Jensen La Vende

Prison officer Govindra Balgobin, who was shot by gunmen during an ambush in Arouca on Friday night, is now coherent and speaking with relatives.

This was confirmed by Prison Officers’ Association general secretary Lester Logie in an interview with Guardian Media yesterday.

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