A young man has been arrested in Owerri, Imo State, for allegedly throwing his girlfriend’s sister from a storey building after she reportedly rejected his sexual advances.
The incident reportedly occurred in the Mbonu Ejike area of Owerri after the victim’s sister travelled, leaving her at home with her boyfriend.
According to reports, the suspect allegedly made sexual advances towards the young woman while they were alone, but she turned him down.
He was subsequently accused of pushing her from the building following her rejection.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended by residents and handed over to operatives of the Imo State Police Command, who took him into custody.
Videos circulating on social media showed the suspect being confronted by members of the community before police intervention.
The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the victim’s condition and the exact sequence of events, have yet to be independently established.
The police had not officially issued a statement confirming the incident as of the time of this report.