A 17-year-old girl, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, who was allegedly pushed from a two-storey building in Owerri, Imo State, has died from injuries sustained in the incident.
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The incident reportedly occurred on November 1, 2026, along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri, following an altercation involving the deceased and a 26-year-old suspect, Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph.
The Imo State Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye.
According to the police, the suspect, who was arrested after the incident, would now face a murder allegation following the victim’s death.
The statement read, “The Imo State Police Command wishes to inform the public that 17-year-old Chiamaka Chukwuokore, who was allegedly pushed from a two-storey building by Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, aged 26, on November 1, 2026, along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri, has sadly died.”
It added that Joseph remained in police custody as investigations continued to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured the public that a thorough investigation was ongoing.
The command urged residents to remain calm, refrain from spreading unverified information and allow the police to conduct their investigation professionally.
Earlier reports indicated that the suspect was rescued from an angry mob and taken into police custody after allegedly pushing the teenager from the building.
The victim was initially rushed to a hospital in critical condition before she died.