Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph Arrested for Pushing Teen Off Building
The Imo State Police Command arrested Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, aged 26, for allegedly pushing his girlfriend's 17-year-old sister, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, from a two-storey building in Owerri on November 1, 2026, at approximately 1pm. The incident reportedly followed an altercation between Joseph and Chiamaka at their residence on Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu.
Chiamaka sustained critical injuries and was taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment. Police Public Relations Officer DSP Henry Okoye stated that the victim remains in critical condition.
The incident provoked a strong reaction from local residents, who attempted to lynch Joseph before police intervened to rescue him. Joseph is currently in police custody, undergoing investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident and to facilitate appropriate legal action.
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