Zambian Police Officer Gets Drunk, Frees 13 Suspects in Unbelievable New Year Incident

A police officer in Lusaka, Zambia, has stunned the internet after reportedly getting drunk and releasing 13 suspects from custody to celebrate the New Year.

The bizarre incident, detailed in a TikTok video, claims the officer made the reckless decision while under the influence of alcohol. As a result, the suspects are now at large, sparking public outrage.

The officer has since been arrested, while efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend the released individuals.

The story has drawn widespread attention, with concerned users flooding the comment sections on social media to share their thoughts on the officer’s actions and the implications for public safety.

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See some reactions below:

10 over 10: “That is why people don’t help others nawadays I mean why didn’t the prisoners come back after celebrating the new year..”

Francis Antonio: “They betrayed him. he asked them to return after the celebrations🤣😅.”

Jake Olsen: “That dude put happiness for others above his own money or job what a nice guy.”

Tshabalala Nhliziyo: “🤣🤣🤣 I can just imagine the conversation they had before he let them go.”

Luyando Mweene: “Why does my country only trend in such instances 😭💀.”

CharismaokY: “Ati in Lusaka but you showing a pic of the kariba dam in the south lol elo twalisebana kale at this point tusuba fye 🤣🤣🤣.”

Joel Chalwe: “People are not honest, why wouldn’t they come back next day😎.”

Mwiza Hankede ❤️: “The way I covered my mouth in shame😭😭😭😅 awe bwafya.”

Clinton Mulenga: “You could do a whole lot of series if you started reporting only on Zambia 😂😂 trust me you wouldn’t run out of content 😂.”

Tiza Mukuka: “He asked them to return on January 2 and they went for good.”

douglastembo301: “it’s not mr fili it’s phiri iwe imbwa and why filming kariba as if it happened there,it was in kanyama.”