DCI Bows To Pressure, Issues Apology For Using Wrong Photos Of Chaos During Maandamano Rally
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued an apology after being put on the spot for using the wrong images to depict ‘Maandamano’ protests on Monday.
In a social media post on Saturday, DCI said, "The Directorate of Criminal Investigations wishes to unreservedly apologize to the public for the mix-up of images in yesterday’s communication, which was meant to appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of criminal suspects involved in Monday’s illegal demonstrations."
The DCI pushed part of the blame on citizens, saying, "The mix-up was partly occasioned by the overwhelming information that we had received via the online platform regarding the reported incidents of violence. While we work towards rectifying the same and maintaining public confide...