Operatives of the Nigeria Police Command in Imo State have rescued a 26-year-old man, Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, from an angry mob in Owerri, Imo State, amid rage.
The Command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye said this was after he allegedly pushed a 17-year-old girl, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, from a two-storey building.
The incident occurred on November 1, 2026, at about 1:00 PM along Mbonu Ejike Street in Ikeneagbu, following an alleged altercation between the suspect and the survivor, identified as the sister of his girlfriend.
The survivor sustained severe injuries from the fall and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Following the incident, a crowd gathered at the scene and attempted to lynch the suspect.
Police officers intervened, rescued Joseph from the mob, and took him into custody, according to the police spokesman.
The Command confirmed that an investigation is underway to establish the details of the incident and determine appropriate legal action.
The statement added that the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Audu Garba Bosso, assured the public that the matter is being thoroughly investigated to ensure justice is served.
He urged residents to remain calm, avoid taking the law into their own hands, and refrain from spreading unverified information on social media.
