The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the death of Ibrahim Mbaya, a University of Jos student and model, who was allegedly beaten to death by a mob over accusations of stealing an iPhone 12 in Jos.
Alfred Alabo, the Police spokesperson said the incident occurred on July 26 and was reported to the Lamingo Police Division after some youths brought the 25-year-old to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
“Unfortunately, he was confirmed dead on arrival by the medical doctor on duty. His remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy,” the statement read.
“Further investigation revealed that one of the suspects, Emmanuel Newyear, was captured in a viral video using a large wooden plank to assault the deceased victim. He has also been identified in photographs obtained during the investigation,” the statement added. Related News Nigerian Navy arrests Sao Tome oil tanker for crude theft, seizes 650 metric tonnes Lagos moves to ensure safety on high-rise buildings ARCO quotes N2.81bn Commercial Paper on FMDQ Exchange
“In the course of interviewing the suspects, they revealed that the victim was suspected to have stolen an iPhone 12 and rather than reporting the matter to law enforcement agencies, the suspects took the law into their own hands, attacked the deceased and beat him to a point of unconsciousness,” the police said.
