South Africa's police chief has announced that the officers involved in the death of a cab driver who was dragged by a police vehicle have been suspended and that the local police commander has been removed of his post.
General Riah Phiyega said Friday that she shares "the extreme shock and outrage" over a video showing the abuse of the Mozambican immigrant by police officers.
Phiyega said she fully supports the investigation by the police watchdog agency and added the rights of Mido Macia, a 27-year-old from neighbouring Mozambique, were "violated in the most extreme form."
The scandal is only the latest to undermine confidence in South Africa's police force.
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