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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
The 17-year-old girl, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, who was allegedly pushed from a two-storey building by the boyfriend of her elder sister, has died in a hospital in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
The Imo State Police Command confirmed the death in a statement issued yesterday by its Spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye.
The Command said Chiamaka was allegedly pushed by one Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, aged 26, on November 1, 2026, along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikenegbu, Owerri.
The victim sustained serious injuries from the fall and was rushed to a hospital for medical attention. She, however, succumbed to her injuries in the evening of November 3, 2026, while receiving treatment.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to ensure that justice is served.
Meanwhile, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, has 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.
