Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Pushing 17-Year-Old Girl From 2-Storey Building In Imo

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, for allegedly pushing his girlfriend’s 17-year-old sister, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, from a two-storey building in Owerri, the state capital.

Chiamaka reportedly sustained critical injuries in the incident and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

The incident occurred on November 1, 2026, at about 1pm, following an alleged altercation between Joseph and the teenager at their residence on Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, adding that operatives rescued the suspect from an angry mob that attempted to lynch him.

According to Okoye, the victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital after sustaining serious injuries and remains in critical condition.

“The Imo State Police Command has arrested one Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, aged 26, following allegations that he pushed a 17-year-old girl, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, said to be the niece of his girlfriend, from a two-storey building along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu in Owerri,” the statement read.

“The incident reportedly occurred on November 1, 2026, at about 1300 hours, following an alleged altercation between the suspect and the victim.

“The victim sustained serious injuries and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where she is currently receiving medical attention and remains in critical condition.”

Okoye said the incident triggered an angry reaction from residents, who mobilised and attempted to lynch the suspect before police operatives intervened and rescued him.

He added that Joseph had been taken into police custody and was undergoing investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and facilitate appropriate legal action.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Audu Bosso, assured the public that the command would thoroughly investigate the incident and take all necessary steps to establish the facts and ensure that justice was served in accordance with the law.

Bosso also appealed to residents to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands, urging them to allow the police to carry out their duties professionally.

The command further cautioned members of the public, particularly bloggers and other social media users, against circulating unverified information about the incident.

It urged the public to exercise restraint and rely on official sources for accurate updates, adding that further developments would be communicated in due course.