A drunk Zambian police officer has been nabbed for reportedly releasing over a dozen prisoners to celebrate New Year’s Eve after becoming intoxicated.
The 13 prisoners were detained near Kanyama, in the country’s south, on charges of assault, affray, and theft.
Detective Inspector Titus Phiri “forcibly seized cell keys” on Tuesday morning while “intoxicated,” according to a news release from Zambia’s Police Service on Wednesday, January 1.
“Subsequently, (Phiri) unlocked both the male and female cells and instructed the suspects to leave, stating they were free to cross over into the New Year,” according to a police announcement.
Detective Inspector Titus Phiri “forcibly seized cell keys” on Tuesday morning while “intoxicated,” according to a news release from Zambia’s Police Service on Wednesday, January 1.
A search has been initiated for 13 detainees who are still at large, according to a police statement.
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“The Zambia Police Service reiterates its commitment to upholding law and order and assures the public that decisive action will be taken against any officer found to be abusing their authority or acting contrary to the law,” according to the statement.
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