The Imo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of Chiamaka Chukwuokore, a 17-year-old girl allegedly pushed from a 2-storey building in Owerri, Imo State, on Sunday.
This is contained in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Henry Okoye.
According to the command, Chukwuokore died on Tuesday evening, November 3, while receiving treatment in hospital.
The police had earlier arrested 26-year-old Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph for allegedly pushing the teenager from a two-storey building along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri.
According to an earlier statement issued on Monday, November 2, the command said the incident occurred at about 1:00 pm on November 1, following an alleged altercation between the suspect and the victim.
The victim was said to be the niece of the suspect’s girlfriend.
“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,” the command had said.
Police said an angry mob attempted to lynch the suspect after the incident, but operatives intervened and rescued him.
In Wednesday’s statement, the command spokesman said following the victim’s death, the suspect is now facing a murder allegation.
Okoye said, “The Imo State Police Command wishes to inform the public that 17-year-old Chiamaka Chukwuokore, who was allegedly pushed from a 2-storey building by Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, aged 26, on November 1, 2026, along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri, has sadly died.
“The victim, who sustained serious injuries from the incident on 1st November, 2026, was rushed to a hospital for medical attention but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries on the evening of November 3, 2026, while receiving treatment.”
Okoye said Joseph remains in police custody as investigations continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Garba Bosso, commiserated with the family of the deceased and assured the public that a thorough investigation is ongoing.
The command urged members of the public to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information and allow the police to carry out their duties professionally.
