Imo Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Man For Allegedly Pushing 17-Year-Old Girl From Two-Storey Building

Toyyibat Qasim

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

The teenager, who reportedly sustained serious injuries after falling from the building, is currently receiving treatment in a hospital, with her condition described as critical.

PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at about 1pm, along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri, following an alleged confrontation between the suspect and the teenager.

The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday, saying the suspect was rescued from an angry mob that attempted to lynch him shortly after the incident.

According to the police, the victim is related to the suspect’s girlfriend.

The statement disclosed that Joseph allegedly pushed the teenager from the two-storey building during an altercation, leaving her with serious injuries.

“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,” the police said.

The command explained that the incident triggered outrage among residents, who reportedly mobilised and attempted to lynch the suspect before police operatives intervened.

It said the officers successfully rescued Joseph from the mob and subsequently took him into custody.

The police spokesman added that the suspect was undergoing investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and facilitate appropriate legal action.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, assured residents that the command would conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable faced the consequences of the law.

Bosso urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their hands, stressing that the police must be allowed to carry out their investigation professionally.

The commissioner also appealed to residents to avoid spreading unverified information about the incident, urging them to rely on official sources for accurate updates.

The command said further developments would be communicated as the investigation progressed.

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