According to a report by H-Metro, the artist spent a night in police custody following accusations that she had targeted the high-profile preacher, Prophet Passion Java, in her alleged online attacks.

Circumstances of Arrest Remain Unclear

While news of her arrest has spread rapidly, specific details regarding the circumstances leading to her detention remain sketchy at the time of reporting. Authorities have not yet released an official statement on the matter, leaving the public to rely on initial reports and social media chatter. 

This arrest follows a history of public controversies for the artist, including a previous incident where she was filmed fleeing from City Park officials.

Social Media Erupts: Netizens React to Malloti's Arrest

The news of Malloti's arrest has ignited a flurry of strong reactions across various social media platforms. A significant number of netizens have expressed satisfaction with the development, with many citing their frustration over her frequent use of foul language and public insults directed at various individuals.

Many commentators argued that her arrest was long overdue and that she deserved to face legal consequences for her actions. Some even expressed extreme sentiments, suggesting she should be imprisoned for an extended period.

Here is a selection of the reactions from social media, reflecting the public sentiment:

• @Talent Moyo: "Amugona amusungisa anozviitisa mhani kunyora zvinyadzi kutuka vanhu." (They did well to get her arrested, she brings it on herself by writing obscenities and insulting people.)
• @Indra Magas: "Haaa haraimbopera rino gore shuwa asina kumbosvika kuvakomana coz hiiii anozvifonera musikana nemukanwa make musina ma break muya." (This year wouldn't have ended without her getting arrested because that girl invites trouble with her mouth that has no brakes.)
• @Yollanda Ticharwa: "At last aiwa Tanga tanzwa nezvinyadzi veduweeee dai ambopihwa 6 months pamwe angadzoke adzidza." (At last, we were tired of the obscenities, my goodness. Maybe if she's given 6 months, she will come back having learned a lesson.)
• @Mary Rudo Mukamuri: "Nemimba iya here. Another day another yuhwii anonozvarira kuJere 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Kwasara Ketina naPatricia Jekecha 😂😂😂" (With that pregnancy? Another day, another drama, she'll give birth in jail. Now it's just Ketina and Patricia Jekecha left.)
• @Mai Neisha Nattie: "Ngaagareko anofarisa." (Let her stay there, she's too forward.)
• @Blessing Betse: "Vagonesa vamusunga aakuda kuzvita shasha pese pese mha… yako nhingi nonsense benzi riya." (They did well to arrest her, she wants to act like a big shot everywhere... that nonsense, that fool.)
• @Baa Gianna Bliss Katanda: "This one needs serious rehab plus prayers from a whole nation."
• @Linda Tembo: "Munhu wepi anongoti akashama muromo munongobuda zvinyadzi mxmm ngaagareko." (What kind of person is it that every time they open their mouth, only obscenities come out? Let her stay there.)

The incident brings the issue of cyberbullying and the conduct of public figures online into sharp focus, with many Zimbabweans now keenly watching to see how the legal process will unfold.