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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, for allegedly attempting to murder his girlfriend’s sister by pushing her from a two-storey building in Owerri, Imo State.
The victim, 17-year-old Chiamaka Chukwuokore, was said to have been pushed from the building, located along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikenegbu, Owerri, following an altercation with the suspect.
In a press release issued on by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Henry Okoye, the incident, which occurred on November 1, at about 1:00 pm, caused the victim serious injuries. She was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where she is currently receiving medical attention and remains in critical condition.
Okoye disclosed that, following the incident, an angry mob mobilised and attempted to lynch the suspect, but the prompt intervention of police operatives led to his rescue and subsequent arrest.
“The suspect is currently undergoing investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and facilitate necessary legal action,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Garba Bosso, has, however, assured members of the public that the incident is being thoroughly investigated and that all necessary steps will be taken to establish the facts and ensure that justice is served in accordance with the law.
The CP appealed to members of the public to remain calm, refrain from taking the law into their own hands and allow the police to carry out their duties professionally.
He also urged members of the public, particularly social media users, to refrain from spreading unverified information about the incident and to rely on official sources for accurate updates.
