A police officer has shocked the internet after making a controversial decision to get drunk and release 13 suspects from custody to allow them to enjoy the New Year.
The incident, which has gone viral, was shared in a post on the popular social media platform TikTok. The post explains how the officer, who was reportedly under the influence, made the decision to let the suspects go as part of his unorthodox New Year's celebration. According to the post, the officer freed the suspects with the expectation that they would return after the festivities, though the suspects have since gone missing. The post has sparked a heated debate online, with many viewers expressing their shock and confusion at the officer's actions.
The details of the incident reveal that the officer, whose name is Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, made the ill-fated decision to release the suspects after he became intoxicated. As a result, the 13 suspects were let out of custody to enjoy the New Year holiday, but the officer’s actions have had serious repercussions. After the incident was reported, the officer was arrested, while the suspects remain at large, causing further outrage in the community. The incident took place in Lusaka, Zambia, as shown in the video that accompanied the viral post.
As the post made its way across the internet, many concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their thoughts and reactions. Some commenters expressed their disbelief at the officer's behavior, while others discussed the fate of the suspects who were released. Below are some of the reactions from social media users regarding the incident:
10 over 10: “That is why people don’t help others nowadays. 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.”
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@bbcnewsDetective inspector Titus Phiri was arrested after releasing the suspects, who are now on the run. #Zambia #Lusaka #NYE #NewYear #Police #Missing #CrimeTok #BBCNews
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