A bizarre incident in Lusaka, Zambia, has gone viral after a police officer reportedly got drunk and released 13 suspects from custody to celebrate the New Year. The officer, whose reckless actions were shared in a TikTok video, is said to have been heavily intoxicated when he made the decision to let the detainees go free.
The suspects remain at large, sparking public concern about the breach of safety and security. Authorities have since arrested the officer, while a manhunt is underway to recapture the escaped individuals. The incident has generated a flurry of reactions online, with Zambians expressing a mix of disbelief, humor, and frustration.
Social media users flooded comment sections with their thoughts:
- 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 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’re showing a pic of Kariba Dam in the south. Lol, at this point, tusuba fye. 🤣🤣🤣”
- Mwiza Hankede ❤️: “The way I covered my mouth in shame😭😭😭😅 awe bwafya.”
- Clinton Mulenga: “You could do a whole 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.”
