explained that they were assaulted for lying that there were no male persons in their houses and that they were stubborn because they took time to open the door for the officers. Six (6) females whose homes were invaded by these officers explained that the officers kicked their doors open, ordered all males out of their houses and assaulted them whilst lying on the ground. Some males were asked the political parties they were affiliated to and some who denied being involved in looting were beaten up for not joining in looting. 5.15.3. The witnesses and victims mentioned that they were reluctant to report to the police as they were also part of the perpetrators. However, some victims confirmed that reports were made to West Commonage Police Station but they were told that they were only going to be assisted if they were accompanied by the councillor whom they failed to bring as he was busy attending court cases of those who had been detained at West Commonage for looting. Above picture shows some of the victims showing the ZHRC their injuries which they sustained as a result of being assaulted by the police and the army 5.16. Entumbane Page 39 of 68