Sophia Michaels
Abia State Police have announced the apprehension of Mr. GZ Zhen, a Chinese expatriate, at Inner Galaxy Steel in Umuahala Asa, Ukwa West council area, for purportedly causing the death of Ocheze Ogbonna, a female crane operator.
Zhen was alleged to have attacked the female crane operator during a night shift duty at the company after she rejected his sexual advances. The female operator sustained injuries which led to her death.
The incident caused tension in the area as youths protested the death of the crane operator who also hails from the host community.
Police Public Relations Officer, Abia Command, ASP Maureen Chinaka, who confirmed that Zhen is in police custody, added that investigation has commenced on the matter.
