Police Arrest Man For Pushing Girl Off Imo Two-Storey Building

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

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at about 1:00 pm, along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri, following an alleged altercation between the suspect and the victim.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Henry Okoye, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday, saying the victim sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital.

Okoye disclosed that the victim is the younger sister of the suspect’s girlfriend.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspect allegedly pushed the teenager during a confrontation, causing her to fall from the two-storey building.

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 disclosed that police operatives rescued the suspect after an angry mob reportedly gathered and attempted to lynch him following the incident.

It also urged members of the public to refrain from spreading unverified information about the incident and to rely on official sources for accurate updates.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Audu Bosso, assured residents that the incident would be thoroughly investigated and that anyone found culpable would face the necessary legal consequences.

Bosso appealed to members of the public to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their hands, stressing the need to allow the police to carry out their duties professionally.

He added that further developments would be communicated to the public as the investigation progresses.