A federal lawmaker from Abia State, Hon. Chris Nkwonta, has demanded justice following the alleged murder of a Nigerian worker, Miss Ocheze Ogbonna by a Chinese expatriate.
Top Society earlier reports that Ogbonna, a crane operator employed by Inner Galaxy Steel Company, reportedly died after she was allegedly pushed from a crane by her Chinese supervisor, Mr. Power, for refusing his sexual advances.
Reacting to the incident, Hon. Nkwonta in a statement issued on Wednesday called for the arrest of the Chinese expatriate, after which condemned the “dastardly act” and a “total disregard for the sanctity of life.”
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He further highlighted the shooting of protesting youths by security personnel guarding the steel company.
The statement reads: “Miss Ocheze Ogbonna’s death orchestrated by a Chinese Expatriate is a gross abuse of the rules of engagement and a total disregard for the sanctity of human life and an affront on their host community, Umuahala-Obuzor and the peace loving people of Ukwa West Local Government Area..
“This barbaric act once again calls to mind the incessant calls by well-meaning Nigerians that the Chinese Expatriates operating in Nigeria do not have regard for human lives and must be called to order immediately to avert the breakdown of law and order.
“I strongly condemn the dastardly act and brutal killing of the late Miss Ocheze Ogbonna by the Chinese Expatriate who has been identified as ‘Mr. Power’.
“I hereby call on the Inspector General of Police, IGP,Kayode Egbetokun,the Chief of Army Staff,Lt.Gen.Taoreed Lagbaja,the Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie,the Honourable Minister of State, Labour and Productivity,Hon.Barr.Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha and the Trade Union Congress to ensure that the culprit, who i understand is being shielded by the security agents is brought to book and made to face the full wrath of the law.”
