The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the death of 17-year-old Chiamaka Chukwuokore, who was allegedly pushed from a two-storey building by a 26-year-old man, Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, in Owerri.
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The victim reportedly died on Monday, November 3, 2026, two days after sustaining serious injuries in the incident, which occurred along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri.
Thenewsbearer gathered that Chukwuokore was rushed to a hospital for medical attention following the incident on November 1 but died in the evening of November 3 while receiving treatment.
Following her death, the police said the suspect was now facing a murder allegation and remained in custody as investigations continued.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, commiserated with the family of the deceased and assured the public that a thorough investigation was ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The police urged members of the public to remain calm, refrain from spreading unverified information and allow investigators to carry out their duties professionally.
