Imo Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Man for Allegedly Pushing Girlfriend’s 17-Year-Old Niece From Two-Storey Building

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, identified as Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, over the alleged attempted murder of his girlfriend’s 17-year-old niece in Owerri, the state capital.

The suspect was accused of pushing the teenager, identified as Chiamaka Chukwuokore, from a two-storey building following an alleged altercation between them.

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at about 1 p.m. along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri.

According to the police, the teenager sustained serious injuries from the fall and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where she is receiving treatment in critical condition.

The incident reportedly sparked anger among residents, who mobilised and attempted to lynch the suspect after the alleged attack.

However, police operatives intervened and rescued Joseph from the angry mob before taking him into custody.

In a statement issued on Monday, November 2, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Imo State Command, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed the arrest and said the suspect was undergoing investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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 sister of his girlfriend, from a two-storey building along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu in Owerri.”

The police said investigations were ongoing to determine what led to the incident and facilitate appropriate legal action.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Garba Bosso, assured residents that the matter would be thoroughly investigated and that necessary steps would be taken to ensure justice in accordance with the law.

He also appealed to members of the public to remain calm, avoid taking the law into their own hands and allow the police to carry out their investigation professionally.

The Command further urged residents, particularly social media users, to avoid spreading unverified information about the incident and rely on official updates.

The police said further developments would be communicated as the investigation progresses.