Police in Imo State have taken a 26-year-old man, Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, into custody over allegations that he attempted to kill his girlfriend’s 17-year-old sister in Owerri.
Joseph was alleged to have thrown {the teenager}, recognized as Chiamaka Chukwuokore, from a two-storey constructing located on Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, in the state capital.
The Imo State Police Command disclosed the incident in a press release launched on Monday, November 2, by way of its spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye.
According to the police, the incident occurred at roughly 1pm on November 1, following an alleged altercation between the suspect and {the teenager}.
Chiamaka reportedly suffered extreme accidents from the autumn and was instantly taken to a close-by hospital, the place she stays in crucial situation.
Following the incident, an offended crowd reportedly converged on the scene and attempted to lynch Joseph.
However, cops intervened and prevented the mob from finishing up the assault.
“The prompt intervention of the police operatives led to the successful rescue of the suspect, who was subsequently taken into police custody,” the assertion stated.
The police stated investigations have been ongoing to uncover the circumstances that led to the incident and decide the suitable authorized motion towards the suspect.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Audu Garba Bosso assured the general public that the command would conduct a complete investigation and make sure that justice was served.
He additional cautioned residents, significantly social media customers, towards circulating unverified accounts of the incident.
“The CP also appeals 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,” the assertion added.
