The Abia State Police Command has apprehended a Chinese national, Gz Zhen, in connection with the alleged murder of crane operator Miss Ocheze Ogbonna.
Reports revealed that Ogbonna was killed by Zhen, who purportedly desired a romantic relationship with her.
State Police spokesperson Maureen Chinaka provided details on the incident, stating, “We received a report alleging that Mr. Gz Zhen, through his actions, led to the death of one of his staff members by the name of Vivian Ocheze Munachi. The suspect has been arrested while an investigation is ongoing.”
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency of Abia State, Chris Nkwonta, expressed his sorrow over the loss of his constituent, Ocheze.
He condemned the alleged actions of the Chinese expatriate working at Inner Galaxy Steel Company in Umuahala-Obuzor, accusing Zhen of pushing Ogbonna from a crane after she rejected his romantic advances.
However rhe spokesperson for Inner Galaxy Steel Company, Ceng Jing, refuted these allegations in a statement issued on Wednesday. Jing claimed that the unfortunate incident occurred when Ogbonna fell asleep while operating the crane, resulting in her tragic fall.
In the aftermath of the incident, local youths have called for the arrest of Zhen, who serves as the manager of Inner Galaxy.
