The police in Imo State have arrested a 26-year-old man, Ifeanyi Chukwu, for allegedly pushing a 17-year-old girl from a two-storey building within the state.
The police spokesperson within the state, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a press release on Monday.
Mr Okoye, a deputy superintendent of police, mentioned the suspect allegedly pushed the sufferer, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, from the building on Sunday in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
He mentioned the sufferer was mentioned to be the niece of the suspect’s unnamed girlfriend.
“The incident reportedly occurred on November 1, 2026, at about 1300 hours, following an alleged altercation between the suspect and the sufferer.
“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,” he mentioned.
Rescue from offended mob
The police spokesperson mentioned an offended mob mobilised to lynch the suspect after the incident, however that police operatives promptly rescued him.
He mentioned the suspect was subsequently taken into police custody.
PREMIUM TIMES sighted a video clip which confirmed three armed police operatives working to their ready car with the suspect in handcuffs whereas the offended mob pursued them vigorously till the suspect efficiently entered the car.
“The suspect is currently undergoing investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and facilitate necessary legal action,” Mr Ndukwe mentioned.
He mentioned police authorities within the state have urged residents, notably social media customers, to chorus from spreading unverified details about the incident.
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“The public is advised to exercise restraint and rely on official sources for accurate updates,” he mentioned.
Mr Ndukwe mentioned the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Audu Bosso, has assured residents of the state that the incident was being “thoroughly investigated.”
Mr Bosso added that each one obligatory steps can be taken to ascertain the details and make sure that justice was served in accordance with the legislation.
The commissioner additionally appealed to the residents to stay calm, chorus from taking the legislation into their very own fingers and permit the police to hold out their duties professionally.
“Further developments will be communicated in due course,” he assured.
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