Imo Teenage Girl Pushed From 2-storey Building Dies

Imo State Police Command has announced the death of one Chiamaka Chukwuokore, a 17-year-old girl who was allegedly pushed down from a two-storey building by Ifeanyi Joseph, last Sunday at Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikenegbu, in Owerri.

Chiamaka until her death was the younger sister to Joseph’s girlfriend, who travelled when the incident happened.

The suspect, Joseph, who is 26 years old had a heated argument with the deceased last Sunday, during which he allegedly pushed her from a two-storey building in Owerri, and she sustained critical injuries, according to the police.

Police spokesperson for Imo State command, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed that the suspect would face murder charges as he remains in their custody.

Meanwhile, the state police commissioner, Audu Bosso, has condoled with the family of the deceased and assured the public that a thorough investigation ihad started.

The command appealed to the public to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information and allow the police to carry out their duties professionally.

The statement read “the 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.

“Following the victim’s 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.

“The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served”, Okoye said.

Already, the development has elicited reactions from Imo State residents who have taken to their social media handles to express their pain on the death of Chiamaka.

Joshua Christian wrote “sad”. Mary Adaku wrote “please ooo. This guy’s prosecution must be made open to the public before I hear that he escaped”. Ogunali Edward wrote “life imprisonment is the only way”.