A young man has allegedly pushed his girlfriend’s sister from a two storey building at Mbonu Ejike, Owerri, Imo State, after she reportedly rejected his sexual advances.
The disturbing incident reportedly occurred after the victim’s sister travelled and left her in the care of her boyfriend.
According to accounts circulating online, the suspect allegedly made sexual advances towards the young woman and attempted to have sexual intercourse with her. However, after she reportedly rejected his advances, he allegedly pushed her from the building.
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with videos circulating online showing a woman lying on the ground following the alleged fall, while residents and other members of the community gathered at the scene.
Other videos reportedly showed the suspect being apprehended by residents and paraded along the road following the incident.
Reports further indicate that police operatives intervened and rescued the suspect from an angry crowd before taking him into custody.
The allegation gained wider attention after a voice note purportedly recorded by a woman familiar with the incident began circulating on social media, providing an account of what allegedly happened.
However, the identity of the victim, her medical condition and the full circumstances surrounding the incident have not been independently established.
As of the time of filing this report, the Imo State Police Command had not issued an official statement confirming the incident or the reported arrest.
Further details are expected as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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