A police officer in Lusaka, Zambia, has sparked online controversy after reportedly getting drunk and releasing 13 detainees from custody so they could celebrate the New Year. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The incident, which has been trending on TikTok, reveals that the officer’s actions were influenced by his intoxicated state. Following the release, the suspects fled, leaving authorities scrambling to locate them. The officer has since been arrested and is facing disciplinary action.
The event has drawn widespread attention, with many taking to social media to express their opinions.
Here are some reactions:
- 10 over 10: “This is why people don’t help others anymore. Why didn’t the detainees return after celebrating the New Year?”
- Francis Antonio: “They betrayed him! He probably told them to come back after the celebrations. 🤣”
- Jake Olsen: “He prioritized their happiness over his job—what a generous guy!”
- Tshabalala Nhliziyo: “🤣🤣🤣 I can just imagine the conversation they had before leaving.”
- Luyando Mweene: “Why does my country only trend for things like this? 😭💀”
- CharismaokY: “Ati Lusaka, but you’re showing Kariba Dam? Lol, we’ve embarrassed ourselves enough already. 🤣🤣🤣”
- Joel Chalwe: “People are so ungrateful. Why didn’t they return the next day? 😎”
- Mwiza Hankede ❤️: “I covered my mouth in shame. 😭😭😭😅 It’s a mess!”
- Clinton Mulenga: “Zambia could provide endless content if you focused on these stories. 😂😂”
- Tiza Mukuka: “He probably asked them to return on January 2, but they vanished for good.”
- Douglas Tembo: “This didn’t happen at Kariba! It was in Kanyama. Stop misleading people!”
The bizarre incident has not only drawn attention to the officer’s lapse in judgment but also sparked a lively debate about the detainees’ unexpected freedom and the consequences of such actions.
