[WATCH] Investigation launched into 'drunk' correctional officer
The Correctional Services Department says its appalled by a video showing what appears to be an intoxicated correctional officer.
The video of a correctional official under the influence has gone viral.
Ayi Madoda. He doesn’t even know where his gun is. 😔 😢 😭 😂 pic.twitter.com/X3BW5qKmXS
— Man's Not Barry Roux (@AdvBarryRoux) October 10, 2018
A full-scale probe has been launched into the video depicting the alleged drunk official.
"The Department is deeply appalled and aggrieved by this video," says spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo.
In the video, taken by his superior, the official was found sleeping in a room at the St Albans Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape.
"There were investigations instituted but we were not happy with that process. We launched a new full-scale investigation at head office to get to the bottom of this because this cannot be treated as an ordinary issue."
In the shocking video, the official could not find his firearm.
Nxumalo says the investigation will include how alcohol was allowed on the premises.