The Department of Correctional Services said on Friday it planned to take disciplinary action against several officials who are suspected of sparking riots at the New Kimberley Correctional Centre.

They are been investigated for alleged incitement and collusion.

Inmates took warders hostage in August before setting alight mattresses and destroying telephone booths and flat-screen televisions.

Prisoners are apparently unhappy about a shortage of medical care and materials for skills training.

Spokesperson Manelisi Wolela said a department probe into the matter highlighted several shortcomings.

He said government is working on a turnaround plan for the incident ridden facility.

(Edited by Deshnee Subramany)