Police Arrest Man For Pushing Girl From 2-Storey Building In Owerri

Imo State Police Command has arrested one Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, for allegedly pushing his girlfriend’s sister, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, down from a two storey building in Owerri yesterday morning.

Joseph, a 26-year-old, was alleged to have pushed Chiamaka following a heated altercation at their residence in a two-storey building on Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu in Owerri.

The police command spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, made the disclosure in a statement yesterday after they rescued the suspect from a mob.

Okoye said Joseph and Chiamaka had a serious confrontation during which the suspect pushed the victim from a two-storey building during which she sustained injuries and currently in a critically situation.

“Chiamaka has since been rushed to a hospital where she is receiving treatment as she is in a critical condition,” he said,

Meanwhile, the police have called on the public, especially bloggers not to spread unverified information about the incident, adding that the public should exercise restraint and rely on only official information sources for accurate updates.

The statement read “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 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.

“Following the incident, an angry mob mobilised and attempted to lynch the suspect. However, the prompt intervention of the Police operatives led to the successful rescue of the suspect, who was subsequently taken into police custody.

“The suspect is currently undergoing investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and facilitate necessary legal action.

“The Command urges members of the public, particularly social media users, to refrain from spreading unverified information about the incident. The public is advised to exercise restraint and rely on official sources for accurate updates”, Okoye said.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Audu Bosso, has assured members of the public that the incident will be thoroughly investigated adding that all necessary steps will be taken to establish the facts and ensure that justice is served in accordance with the law.

Further, the Police boss appealed to members of the public to remain calm, refrain from taking the law into their own hands and allow the police to carry out their duties professionally, adding that further developments will be communicated in due course.