# Police arrest man for pushing teenage girl off two-storey building

> Police arrest suspect after teenage girl pushed from two-storey building in Imo State.
- Title: Police arrest man for pushing teenage girl off two-storey…
- Summary: Police arrest suspect after teenage girl pushed from two-storey building in Imo State. Police arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly pushing a 17-year-old…
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/922236-police-arrest-man-for-pushing-teenage-girl-off-two-storey-building.html
- Author: Chinagorom Ugwu
- Published: 2026-11-02T20:05:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: police, imostate, chiamaka chukwuokore, ifeanyi chukwu, nigeria, pushing, two-storey building, critical condition, imperial police, news, politics
## Police arrest suspect
Police arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly pushing a 17-year-old girl from a two-storey building in Owerri, Imo State.
## Incident details
The incident occurred on November 1, 2026, at 1300 hours in Owerri, Imo State.
## Victim's condition
The victim sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital where she remains in critical condition.
## Victim's relationship
The victim was said to be the niece of the suspect’s unnamed girlfriend.
## Mob reaction
An angry mob mobilised to lynch the suspect but police rescued him from the crowd.
## Police statement
Police spokesperson Henry Okoye confirmed the incident occurred on November 1, 2026, at 1300 hours.
## Investigation underway
The suspect is currently undergoing investigation to establish the circumstances and facilitate legal action.
## Public warning
Police urged residents to refrain from spreading unverified information about the incident.
## Commissioner assurance
Imo State Commissioner of Police Audu Bosso assured residents the incident was being thoroughly investigated.
## Public appeal
Police appealed for residents to remain calm and allow police to carry out their duties professionally.
## Next steps
Further developments will be communicated in due course by police authorities.
## Key takeaway

Police arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly pushing a 17-year-old girl from a two-storey building in Owerri, Imo State, on November 1, 2026.