31-year-old woman dies from rape incident

A 31-year-old woman has died after she was allegedly raped by a 41-year-old male suspect at new Vuhuha village, big Ngella in Central Islands Province recently.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province, Inspector George Mouli said the woman died due to heavy bleeding from the alleged rape incident.

He said it was alleged that the suspect raped the victim after a family gathering near her house.

“Relatives rushed her to Tulagi hospital but due to the seriousness of the matter, she was referred to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) for further medical attention and later passed.”

Mr. Mouli said Police are currently working closely with the Director Public Prosecution (DPP) to amend the charge of rape to murder.

“The suspect is remanded at Rove correctional facility while investigation into the matter is ongoing. The suspect will appear before the court on a later date,” said Inspector Mouli.

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– RSIPF Media