Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged Throw Woman From Building in Owerri
A young man has reportedly been arrested by the Imo State Police Command over an allegation that he threw his girlfriend’s sister from a storey building in Mbonu Ejike, Owerri, after she rejected his alleged sexual advances.
According to reports, the victim was left at home with the suspect while her sister travelled. The suspect allegedly made unwanted sexual advances towards her, which she rejected before the incident occurred.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday, identifying the suspect as 26-year-old Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph and the victim as 17-year-old Chiamaka Chukwuokore.
According to the police, the incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Sunday along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri, following an alleged altercation between the two.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she is receiving medical attention and remains in critical condition.
The police also disclosed that an angry mob attempted to lynch the suspect after the incident, but officers intervened and rescued him before taking him into custody.
The Command said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure appropriate legal action. It appealed to the public to remain calm, avoid taking the law into their hands and refrain from spreading unverified information. NPO Reports +1
The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, CP Audu Garba Bosso, assured the public that the incident would be thoroughly investigated and that the law would take its course. NPO Reports
Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged Throw Woman From Building in Owerri