The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 17-year-old girl, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, who was allegedly pushed from a two-storey building by Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, 26, in Owerri, the state capital.\n<\/p>\n
Chukwuokore reportedly died after the incident, which occurred on November 1, 2026, along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri.\n<\/p>\n
It was gathered that the deceased was Joseph\u2019s girlfriend\u2019s niece.\n<\/p>\n
The command\u2019s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement, adding that the suspect would now face a murder charge following the victim\u2019s death.<\/p>\n
The statement said, \u201cThe 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. <\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing the victim\u2019s death, the suspect is now facing a murder allegation. He remains in police custody as investigations continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, has condoled with the family of the deceased and assured the public that a thorough investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n
The command urged members of the public to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information and allow the police to carry out their duties professionally.\n<\/p>\n