Imo man arrested for pushing girlfriend’s sister off two-storey building

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

The command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, confirmed the arrest on Monday after the suspect was rescued from an angry mob.

PUNCH Metro learnt from the police that the victim is the younger sister of Joseph’s girlfriend.

He noted that Joseph and Chiamaka had a confrontation during which the suspect pushed the girl, who fell from a two-storey building and was critically injured.

According to him, Chiamaka was rushed to a hospital, where she is receiving treatment and remains in critical condition.

The incident had attracted the fury of neighbours, who descended on the suspect, but the quick intervention of the police saved him from being lynched.

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.

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“Following the incident, an angry mob mobilised and attempted to lynch the suspect. However, the prompt intervention of 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.”

Also, the command called on the public to refrain from spreading unverified information about the incident, adding that members of the public should exercise restraint and rely on official sources for accurate updates.

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, assured members of the public that the incident was being thoroughly investigated and that all necessary steps would be taken to establish the facts and ensure that justice was served in accordance with the law.

The CP 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 would be communicated in due course.

Earlier, PUNCH Metro reported that operatives of the Anambra State Police Command arrested a 24-year-old suspect, Chidubem Anyigo, for allegedly stealing an iPhone 16 Pro Max mobile phone belonging to a reverend father in the Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state.

The arrest comes amid the command’s continued emphasis on intelligence-led policing and collaboration with community-based security groups to tackle burglary, theft and other crimes in the state.