An allegedly inebriated policeman in Zambia heralded the New
Year by freeing 13 suspects.
The officer, identified as Titus Phiri, was the team leader
of the Leonard Cheelo Police Post, a small station that held the suspects.
Phiri allegedly indulged in a drinking spree on Tuesday
morning before staggering to his workplace and executing one of the most
shocking displays of intoxicating clemency.
“Upon arrival at the inquiries desk, Phiri demanded the keys
to the cells, threatening to lock up the female constable on duty who had
initially resisted his orders,” the Zambian Observer reported.
“With keys in hand, Phiri dramatically flung open the doors
of the filthy and foul-stenched cells, proclaiming freedom for all the
inmates.”
The detective reportedly urged the freed suspects to “walk,
not run” after being concerned they could trip and fall as they ran out in
excitement.
Of the released 15, two turned down the offer and remained
in jail.
Swollen with pride, Phiri sauntered off to continue his
revelry while his colleagues launched a manhunt for the suspects.
The Zambian Observer reported that the detective turned
himself in on Wednesday after seeing his brazen act reported on social media and
verified by several news platforms.
Quoting sources, the newspaper reported that Phiri’s actions were inspired by President Hakainde Hichilema’s Christmas Day pardon of 759 inmates.
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