Auxilia Katongomara Chronicle Reporter
A POLICEWOMAN from Bulawayo who was allegedly raped by a fellow cop two weeks ago has died. The woman, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, died on Wednesday at Mpilo Central Hospital where she was allegedly receiving psychiatric treatment after being admitted on Tuesday. Dennis Mandizvidza allegedly raped the cop on April 26 at her house at Ross Camp.

He appeared in court last week facing rape charges and senior regional magistrate Trynos Utahwashe remanded the matter to May 18 for commencement of trial.

Sources said the female cop was rushed to Mpilo on Wednesday after her pyschiatric condition deteriorated. “She had lost her mind. She could have been stressed by the rape ordeal. However, she was also suffering from an undisclosed ailment prior to the abuse,” said the source.

Another source said the cop was handcuffed as she was taken to hospital.

“She died at 4PM on Wednesday. She was speaking incoherently and we suspect that she could not come to terms with the rape ordeal,” said the source.

Mpilo clinical director Dr Solwayo Ngwenya could not be reached for comment.

National police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba said investigations are underway.

“Police are investigating a case of sudden death of a female police officer following an alleged rape by a colleague,” she said.

“She was admitted at Mpilo following a sudden illness. The member passed on while undergoing treatment.”

Allegations are that on April 25, Mandizvidza met his victim at Ross camp clinic where the woman was seeking medical attention.

On April 26 at around 10PM, Mandizvidza allegedly approached the woman in her home and she opened her door and the two sat and chatted.

Mandizvidza is alleged to have proposed love and the woman turned him down and asked him to leave her house as she was tired and ready to retire to bed.

It is alleged that he refused to leave the house saying it was too late for him to find transport back to his home.

He allegedly undressed and tried to join the woman who was already on the bed.

Mandizvidza allegedly started fondling the woman’s breasts before rubbing his penis on her thigh.

“The woman then begged him to wear a condom which he did and raped her once. On the following day, the woman told her friend about the incident and they made a police report,” said prosecutor Robin Mukura.

 

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