Police officer in Zambia arrested: prisoners released on New Year's Eve

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A police officer was arrested in Zambia after he allegedly released over a dozen prisoners so that they could celebrate New Year's Eve. According to a press release from the sambian police, this happened when the detective inspector Titus Phiri "violently took the keys to the cells on Tuesday morning" and was "in a state of drunkenness".

Details of the incident

In the press release, it is explained that Phiri opened the cells for men as well as for women and asked the suspects. He informed them that they were free to switch into the new year.

manhunt for fleeting prisoners

The police have initiated a search after 13 still fleeing prisoners. Some of them had to struggle with accusations for assault and theft as well as other crimes, according to the announcement.

statement by the sambian police

The Sambian police confirmed their commitment, law and order. The press release emphasizes that determined measures are taken against any official who abuses or acts against the law.