Police are currently searching for three prisoners who escaped from Police custody this morning.

The three are Nacanieli Bakata, Ilaitia Vuivuda and Josaia Leone.

They were remanded in custody for aggravated robberies and escaped from Nadi Police Station this morning.

An Internal Affairs investigation is also being conducted as to how the three escaped from lawful custody.

An officer has already been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.

Anyone with information is requested to call Crime Stoppers on 919 or the Nadi Police Station on 9905 607.