Tanzania, May 19 -- Dar es Salaam. Shock and grief have engulfed employees of XIL LI factory in Mabibo Sokoni, Ubungo District, after the body of the company's Chinese owner was discovered dumped in a drainage trench within the factory premises following his alleged killing.

The deceased, Bhaozang Ge, 50, owned the plastic processing factory, which manufactures raw materials used in producing various plastic products and employs hundreds of workers.

He lived inside the factory compound together with another Chinese employee and security guards.

Speaking to The Citizen's sister publication, Mwananchi, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the company's accountant, Mr Eversophy Michael, said workers arrived at the factory on Saturday morning expecti...