Police confirm death of girl allegedly pushed from two-storey building

… Suspect to face murder charge
By Chidi Nkwopara
OWERRI — The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the death of 17-year-old Chiamaka Chukwuokore, who was allegedly pushed from a two-storey building in Owerri.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Henry Okoye, confirmed the development in a statement yesterday, disclosing that the 26-year-old suspect, Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, would now face a murder allegation following the victim’s death.

Okoye said the incident occurred on November 1, 2026, along Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri.

He said the suspect remained in police custody as investigations continued to establish the circumstances surrounding the inciden...