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Apparently a woman was raped by a police officer.
The Independent Police Investigation Directorate (IPID) is investigating an accusation by a 24-year-old woman that she was raped while in custody at a KwaZulu-Natal police station.
According to IPID spokesperson Ndileka Cola, the rape allegedly occurred at the KwaMakhutha Police Station on September 25.
Police officers had taken her to the police station after taking her out of a shop.
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She was allegedly raped in one of the station’s offices, Cola said.
“IPID has resumed the investigative process, which includes visiting the crime scene to gather all the necessary evidence,” Cola said.
He said that IPID also visited the woman and took her statement.
Cola said investigations into the matter were at an advanced stage and that IPID was working hard to ensure that justice was served for the victim.
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