A 17-year-old girl, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, has died after she was allegedly pushed from a two-storey building in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
The incident reportedly happened on November 1, 2026, along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri.
The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, was said to be dating the deceased’s aunt.
The Imo State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed the teenager’s death in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the police, the suspect is now facing a murder allegation following the victim’s death. He remains in police custody while investigations continue.
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The statement added that detectives are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served.
Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, expressed condolences to the girl’s family and assured them that the police would conduct a thorough investigation.
The command also appealed to members of the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information while investigations are ongoing.
Joseph was earlier arrested after the teenager was allegedly pushed from the building following an altercation. She was initially taken to a hospital in critical condition, while the suspect was rescued from an angry mob and handed over to the police.
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